Thursday, April 30, 2009 • Kilmarnock, Virginia • Ninety-second Year • Number 29 • Two Sections • 75¢ Boat parade New multi-family to precede residential zone and Blessing proposed $14.6 of the Fleet he community is invited million school budget to participate in the Tannual Blessing of the Fleet Sunday, May 3. set for public hearing This is an ancient tradition LANCASTER—The board School budget celebrated each spring all over of supervisors will conduct The proposed school budget the world, reports Jan Boyd. five public hearings tonight of $14,668,902 is $825,306 The ceremony marks the open- (April 30), including consid- less than the current 2008-09 ing of the fishing season on eration of a new residential budget. the Chesapeake Bay and asks community district ordinance Expected revenues include God’s blessing on the fisher- (R-4) and a fiscal year 2009-10 $3,393,566 from state sources, men and their boats, and for a school budget. down $423,933; $807,491 from fruitful season. The meeting will begin at federal sources, up $36,325; Sponsored by St. Mary’s 7 p.m. in the General District $263,879 from other funds, Episcopal Church in Fleeton courtroom. up $18,031; and $10,203,966 and Omega Protein, the Reed- The proposed R-4 ordinance from county funds, down ville celebration has evolved would allow multi-family $455,729. over the last 38 years to include housing with an emphasis on Estimated expenditures crab potters, pound net fisher- creating workforce housing in include $11,190,858 for men, the menhaden fleet, and off-water residential communi- instruction, down $340,857; pleasure craft from all over the ties. The draft, which received $753,312 for administration, area, said Boyd. favorable public support at last down $230; $1,115,739 for At. 3:30 p.m. a parade of month’s planning commission transportation, down $125,515; boats will proceed up Cock- meeting, would require that $1,521,598 for operations and rell’s Creek to the old Mor- developments be located where maintenance, down $72,185; ris-Fisher factory tall stack central water and sewage dis- and $87,395 for debt service, property where the ceremony posal are available or could be down $285,519. will begin at 4 p.m. The parade provided. The separate school cafete- will be led by the Chesapeake An R-4 district would con- ria fund total would remain at Breeze and the Capt. Eulice, $686,905. escorted by Lisa Gruber and sist primarily of multi-family Billy Franklin on the Virginia housing such as apartments, Manufactured homes Marine Resources Commis- townhouses, duplexes and con- Three applications for manu- sion patrol boat. Omega Pro- dominiums. Also allowable are factured homes in R-1 general tein will be represented by Scotland The Brave churches, cemeteries, schools, residential zones also are set the F/V Smugglers Point with hospitals, nursing homes, for hearings. The Kilmarnock and District Pipe Band leads the congregation in recession from Christ Timothy Alan Dawson would Capt. Alan Hinson. The Hon- Church following the 14th annual Kirkin’ of the Tartan. The Rev. David H. May of Grace day care centers, restaurants orary Harbormaster will be and shops. Developers would place a home on a 1.7-acre Episcopal Church officiated and The Rev. W. Clay Macaulay of Campbell Pesbyterian parcel at 491 Boys Camp Road. Capt. George C. Rew, a life- delivered the sermon. Many participants presented their tartans for the blessing: “On receive a density adjustment long waterman and resident of of one additional unit per acre Douglas B. Hines would place behalf of all Scots away from Scotland, we present these tartans before almighty God a home on a 0.7-acre parcel the Reedville area. and ask his blessings on these his servants.” (Photo by Robert Mason Jr.) in exchange for 10 percent of Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. the units being priced as work- on Lara Road near Alfonso. Col. Monty Deihl, a native of force housing. (contnued on page A14) Fleeton, will be the featured speaker. Participating clergy and other invited guests will ride to the ceremony aboard the Elva C., the flagship of the Chase Center is dedicated at Christ Church complex Reedville Fishermen’s Muse- um’s heritage boat collection. by Alex Haseltine Lawsons and Lees. house of worship that once Restored by the museum, olunteers, foundation Former Sen. John H. served as the social and polit- the Elva C. is a 55-foot-long supporters and local Chichester also spoke, call- ical epicenter of the region. Chesapeake Bay deadrise built Vhistory buffs gathered ing the church a “hallowed Costumed docents greeted for use in the pound net fishing Saturday for the grand open- place” and commending the visitors from behind a wel- industry by Capt. Gilbert S. ing of the Chase Center, the volunteers and supporters of come desk as people filed in White Sr. in 1922 at Westland. most recent addition to the the foundation responsible for a first look at the exhibit. Spud Parker, George Butler historic Christ Church com- for the preservation of the On display were items rang- and Ernest Lewis of Reedville plex near Weems. historic landmark. ing from original tools and will be operating the Elva C. The center is named in Also dedicated was the glass fragments to the com- All other boats are invited to honor of the Chase family, Lloyd T. Smith Jr. and Ashlin munion silver, commissioned follow in the parade up Cock- who relocated from Rhode W. Smith Research Room. by the church’s patron, Robert rell’s Creek and to anchor off Island to Lancaster County in Mrs. Smith called the dedica- “King” Carter. the old tall stack property to 1825, and whose descendants tion a great honor and assured Robert J. Teagle, education view the ceremony. Programs have served the church in the crowd that her husband, director and curator for the will be distributed on the water some capacity since 1867. whose passion for historic Foundation for Historic Christ by the youth skiff patrol. James Stanton Chase preservation is rivaled only Church, told the volunteers and Choir members from St. addressed those in attendance by his love of fishing, was donors to “pat themselves on Mary’s Episcopal Church will and gave a brief history of equally honored from aboard the back” for their accomplish- lead the singing under the his family’s involvement with a fishing boat in the nearby ments and thanked the “army direction of organist Carina the church and the region, bay. of people involved in this proj- Kline. The Rev. Howard including repeated attempts The focal point of the ect,” which has taken more Hanchey of St. Mary’s, The to “atone for our Yankee her- grand opening was the new From left, former Sen. John H. Chichester, former Founda- than a decade and cost some Rev. Valerie Ritter of Bethany itage” by marrying into vari- gallery, which showcases tion for Historic Christ Church president Anne C. Dickerson $1.7 million. At times, it was a United Methodist Church, ous prominent Northern Neck artifacts, illustrations and and James Stanton Chase cut the ribbon at a dedication cer- “brutal process,” but always, he The Rev. Neal Schools of families such as the Carters, relics spanning the life of the emony of new facilities at Christ Church last Saturday. said, a “labor of love.” Fairport Baptist Church, and The Rev. Steven Hency of Tibitha Church of God will lead the service. A memo- rial wreath will be cast on Swine flu is ‘no need for a panic’ says health director the water by Harbormaster Capt. George C. Rew. Thom- by Tom Chillemi surveillance for possible swine tory in Richmond, and possibly cations will come through the The state is increasing its asina Acree of Shiloh Bap- COOKS CORNER—While flu cases. to the Centers for Disease Con- state, which is working on a communication with health- tist Church will then sing the the swine flu threat is making The health departments are trol (CDC). distribution system that gets the care providers and is preparing national anthem. headlines, there have been no communicating with doctors in The state of New York has medications to patients if and to receive additional antiviral Chief Pilot Jake Haynie cases of it in Virginia, said Dr. the community, advising them reported 45 cases of swine flu when they are needed. medication from the Centers will lead a flyover by spotter Thomas Irungu, director of that anyone with acute respi- and California has 10, according “We don’t have any cases, so for Disease Control, said Gov. pilots. Three Rivers Health District. ratory illness who traveled to to the CDC website on Tuesday, we don’t need it now,” he said. Kaine, Directions: From Reedville “It’s a mild illness,” said Dr. Mexico or United States juris- when there had been 64 human Dr. Irungu attended a meeting Health Commissioner Dr. turn left onto Fleeton Road, Irungu on Tuesday. “There is dictions that have reported swine cases of swine flu reported in of the Mid-Tidewater Medical Karen Remley has declared a then right onto Menhaden no need for a panic. This can be flu should be tested—especially the U.S. Society on April 28 where the public health emergency which Road at the Omega Protein contained.” if they have symptoms that While there has not been detection and treatment of swine will give her more tools to coor- sign (Rt. 659). The only swine flu-related developed within seven days of a need for swine flu medica- flu were discussed. dinate any necessary response, Please bring lawn chairs. death reported in the United exposure, said Dr. Irungu. tion in Virginia or the Three Although there are no con- including access to the state’s In case of severe weather, States as of yesterday morning Local health departments are Rivers Health District, the CDC firmed cases in Virginia, database for all licensed health- the rain date is May 10. If in was a baby that died in Texas. providing swine flu testing kits is releasing 25 percent of its Gov. Tim Kaine on Monday care providers so that informa- doubt concerning the weather, The Virginia Department of to area doctors. The samples will strategic national stock pile of announced the Commonwealth tion can be more effectively and call 453-6712 for a recorded Health (VDH) and Three Rivers be sent to the Virginia Depart- anti-viral flu medications, said is preparing for any outbreak of widely communicated. The state announcement. Health District are doing active ment of Health’s main labora- Dr. Irungu. If needed, flu medi- swine flu. (contnued on page A14)
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From left, Mary Inside Frere and Natalie Business...... A13 n First Friday: Jackson display Calendar...... A2-3 Kilmarnock’s First Friday their Best in Show works at Churches...... B2-5 Walkabout season opens the Lancaster Classified...... B8-14 May 1 with The Little Big County Public Directory...... B13 Band, entertainment, chil- Schools 19th Notices...... B12 dren’s activities, art and annual Spring Obituaries...... B3-4 more...... A6, A13 Art Show. Frere is a fourth-grader Opinion...... A4-5 n at Lancaster Police...... B1 TEA Party forms: Virginia’s 99th District TEA Middle School Schools...... B6 Party organizes following and Jackson is a 10th-grader at Sports...... A9-12 the Tax Day rally...... B1 Upcoming...... A2-3,6-8 Lancaster High School. For a list n Charity giving: of other winners, The Tidewater Foundation see page A14. continues its mission: “Together, building better Gigantic yard Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi futures through collective sale: A7 6 5652510491 6 giving”...... B1 A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • April 30, 2009
April 2 Saturday A Bake And Attic Treasures Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy Seed 30 Thursday Service in Mt. Holly. Th sale Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at is sponsored by the Ebenezer Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. United Methodist Women. AA meets at 8 p.m. at De An Invasive Plant Removal Sales Hall and Kilmarnock Day, sponsored by the Master United Methodist Church. Naturalists and the Native Plant Your guide to the most delicious food & tastiest treats Acoustic Night at Cruisers Society, will be held at Chilton Sports Bar in Gloucester. 693- Woods at 9 a.m. 438-5355. in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. 6246. BUENOS NACHOS MEXICAN Stone, 435-2300. A Grief Support Group meets GRILL: Delicious Mexican fare ST ANDREWS GRILL AT THE at 2 p.m. at Henderson United in an exciting atmosphere. Out- TARTAN GOLF CLUB Methodist Church near Callao. 3 Sunday door seating available. Mon.- Open daily 11-3; Closed Tuesday. No-Name Needlers will The Widowed Persons Thurs. 11:00am-8:00pm. Fri. & Daily Specials. Homemade Soups, gather at 1 p.m. at The Art of Sunday Serenade Service for Lancaster and Sat. 11:00am-9pm., Sun. Brunch Salads, Seafood and Sandwiches. Coffee in Montross. 493-0873. “The Note Connection” (above) will participate in the Northumberland counties 12:00pm-3:00pm 45 S Main St. Call 438-6009 The Heathsville Forge Rappahannock Concert Association’s benefi t concert, holds its lunch brunch at the Kilmarnock. 435-6262. Blacksmith Guild meets from Chesapeake Club at The Tides THE STEAMBOAT RESTAU- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rice’s Hotel/ Sunday Serenade, May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Northumberland Inn in Irvington immediately Elementary School. The Northern Neck Big Band also will COCOMO’S: Where summer never RANT: Enjoy casual dining while Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377. following church services. ends! Open for breakfast, lunch overlooking the beautiful Pianka- The Board of Supervisors for perform. Tickets are $15 or $25 per couple at the door, or Mr. Entertainment-Glen & dinner. Specializing in fresh tank River Golf Club. We offer a Lancaster County will meet at call 804 472-5703. From left are Jan Hunter, Nancy Wil- Abbott, will be featured at seafood overlooking Broad Creek. traditional lunch menu, gourmet 7 p.m. liams, Beth Parker, Gini Nowakoski, Judy Umstead, Paula Kentucky Fried Chicken in Call for special events and seasonal and traditional evening menus and A Candlelight Vigil will be Ransone, Todd Barnes, Barbara Haffner and Mary Ann Kilmarnock from 5 to 9 p.m. hours.1134 Timberneck Road, Del- Sunday Brunch selections. Open held on the front lawn at Goodall. AA meets at 7:30 p.m. taville. 804-776-8822 Tues.-Sat., 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, the Westmoreland County at White Stone United Thurs., Fri. & Sat. evenings 5:30 courthouse in Montross Methdodist Church. DIXIE DELI: Family owned and pm - 9:00 pm, and Sunday Brunch at 6:30 p.m. in honor and Sunday Serenade, a concert operated (forever!) Serving lunch 5 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Banquets, remembrance of victims of featuring The Northern Neck days a week, Mon-Fri., 10:30-3:00, functions and group outings also violent crime and family and 1 Friday 2 Saturday Big Band and The Note Subs, soup, our famous potato & available. Call 776-6589 (Reserva- friends of loved ones lost to First Friday Walkabout in A Spring Oyster Fair at St. Connmection, will be held at chicken salad and sandwiches, tions suggested). Located off Rt. 33 violence. 493-8539. Kilmarnock. 5 to 7 p.m. Music, Andrews Presbyterian Church Northumberland Elementary 50 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock at 629, Hartfi eld, Va. A Gigantic Book Sale will art, family entertainment. in Kilmarnock at 9 a.m. Oyster School. 3 p.m. $15 a person, 435-6745. be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A First Friday Reception will gardeners will demonstrate or $25 per couple. Sponsored SWANK’S ON MAIN: Continental at the Lancaster Community be held at the Studio Gallery equipment, explain by the Rappahannock Concert dining experience located down- Library at 235 School Street Association, proceeds benefi t KILMARNOCK INN Now serving in Kilmarnock from 4 to 7 p.m. techniques. Regulation and Sunday Champagne Brunch! town at 36 N. Main Street. Enjoy in Kilmarnock. The sale will Works by Maynard Nichols industry updates. the new community auditorium dishes with a southern fl air in a continue through May 2. at Northumberland High Call for reservations. Five Course and others. Music by bowed Bugs Be Gone! The Facts Presidential dinner, May 2nd. warm and inviting atmosphere psaltery. About Bats will be presented School. with full bar and an extensive wine See website for details: www. A Gigantic Book Sale will at Belle Isle State Park. 10 The 39th Annual Blessing Of list. Tu-Th. Dinner 5-9, F-Sat. Din- kilmarnockinn.com 34 E. Church be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. a.m. to noon. Following The Fleet in Reedville. At 3:30 ner 5-10. 436-1010 May at the Lancaster Community the educational program, p.m. a parade of boats will St. Downtown Kilmarnock Library at 235 School Street participants are invited to join proceed up Cockrell’s Creek to 804-435-0034 TOWN BISTRO: Casual upscale in Kilmarnock. The sale will Eagle Scout candidate Ben the old Morris-Fisher factory dining in an intimate setting. Fea- continue through May 2. Aaron of Scout Troop 534 in tall stack property where a LEE’S RESTAURANT: Hometown turing a Seasonal Menu of locally 1 Friday Dessert Bridge/Mahjong the installation of three bat ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. cooking and atmosphere in a inspired dishes. Open Kitchen. Full Bingo will be played at the new will be played at the Woman’s houses in the park. $3 parking Sponsored by St. Mary’s popular downtown Kilmarnock Bar. Dinner Only. Chef owned fi rehouse in Lively at 7 p.m. Club of White Stone at noon. fee per vehicle. 462-5030. Episcopal Church–Fleeton and tradition. Full menu, fresh local and operated. 62 Irvington Road, Bingo will be played at the Bring a sandwich. Desserts Celebrating S.T.A.R.S., a Omega Protein Inc. seafood in season, homemade pies Kilmarnock. 435-0070. Mid-County Rescue Squad and beverages provided. $5 silent and live dinner auction The Community Chorus, made daily, Beer & Wine on prem- near Heathsville at 7 p.m. per player. For reservations, to be on Chesapeake under the direction of the Rev. ises. (B,L,D) Main St. Kilmarnock, Mr. Entertainment-Glen David G. McEntire, will present UPPER DECK CRAB & RIB call 435-6207. Academy’s Rowe Campus in 435-1255 HOUSE: Featuring fresh local Abbott is featured from 5 Irvington. For invitations, call a spring concert entitled “A to 9 p.m. at Kentucky Fried Concert for the Kid in Us: seafood in an inviting riverfront Catherine Emry at 438-5575. SAL’S PIZZA:Pizza, Subs, Burg- atmosphere. Thurs. 4-8pm, Friday Chicken on Route 17 in Run For The Roses Disney Songs We Love to Gloucester near the old Wal- Sing” May 3 at 3 p.m. at Beale ers, Dinners, Beer & Wine. Large 5-10pm, Sat. 12pm-10pm, Sun. 2 Saturday Kentucky Derby Party parties welcome. Dine in; carry 11am-5pm. 1947 Rocky Neck Mart shopping center. The Heathsville Forge at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Memorial Baptist Church in Celebrate Recovery will meet Tappahannock. out. 456 N. Main St., Kilmarnock. Road, Mollusk,VA. Near Lively. Blacksmith Guild meets from Tavern. 3 to 7 p.m. $35 per 435-6770, 435-1384. 462-7400. from 7 to 9 p.m. at the White 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rice’s person, $65 per couple. The Steamboat Era Museum Stone Church of the Nazarene Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580- Reservations required, 580- annual meeting and season- Family Life Center at 57 Whisk 3377. 3377, or 580-3536. opening party will be held from SANDPIPER RESTAURANT: Est. WILLABY’S: Comfortable casual Drive. 435-98886. AA meets at 8 p.m. at The Lettice Lee Chapter of 3 to 5 p.m. 1982. Casual relaxed dining with atmosphere. Featuring daily chef’s AA meets at noon at Trinity Irvington United Methodist the Colonial Dames of the XVII friendly service. Featuring nightly specials, gourmet burgers & delec- Church in Lancaster and at 8 Church. Century will meet May 2 at specials, charbroiled steaks and table desserts. Eat in or carry out p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church The Reedville Fishermen’s Andrew Chapel of the United fresh seafood dishes. Full menu. (D) available. Monday-Saturday 11-3. in Kilmarnock. Museum Quilters will bee Methodist Church in Montross 4 Monday Route 3, White Stone. 435-6176. Items available for take home until The Heathsville Forge from 9:30 a.m. to noon at at 10:30 a.m. Virginia state Historyland Community 4:00. White Stone. (L) 435-0044. Blacksmith Shop will hold an Material Girl in Burgess. 453- president Nan Ackerman will Workshop meets at Lancaster SEVEN: a sinful martini bar with open house from 4 to 8 p.m. 6434. swear in new offi cers followed Woman’s Club from 10 a.m. 435-1701 The shop is behind Rice’s to 2 p.m. Brown bag lunch. incredible food. Elegant atmo- Jeff Long at Donk’s Theater by a luncheon. sphere and outstanding service. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in in Mathews. 8 p.m. $12 The 12th Annual Plant Sale New members who will share Heathsville. crafting skills welcome. Open for dinner Thur.-Sat., 5 p.m. join the adults; $2 kids. 725-2766. And Clinic will be held by the Check out our website for weekly The Ray Pittman Project play donkstheater.com. Middlesex Master Gardeners AA meets at noon at Palmer at Ferebee’s Restaurant in Hall. dining specials. www.WhiteStone Record’s Picketts Charge Band at from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the EventCenter.com Located inside Tappahannock. $5. 9:30 p.m. Coles Point Tavern. 9 p.m.472- Puller Center at Cooks Corner. Cub Scout Pack 242 will meet to 1:30 a.m. 443-5715. 3856. A Gigantic Book Sale will at 7 p.m. at Kilmarnock Baptist the plush White Stone Event Cen- Dining Guide Joey and the Jammers open The Heathsville Forge be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church. Cub Scouting is for ter. 606 Chesapeake Dr., White the 2009 summer concert Blacksmith Shop will hold an at the Lancaster Community boys in grades 1 to 5. Call series at Savannah Joe’s in open house from 10 a.m. to 3 Library at 235 School Street in Cubmaster Steve Kancianic, Kilmarnock. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. p.m. The shop is behind Rice’s Kilmarnock. 413-7011. 435-6000. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in Working Watermen’s (continued on page A3) A Pancake Supper at Heathsville. Weekend will be observed Fairfi elds Baptist Church A Native Plant Event will at the Deltaville Maritime in Burgess. 5 to 7 p.m. be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 Donations welcome. Greenpoint Nursery in uptown p.m. A Spaghetti Dinner will Lively. Find out about the donk’s be held at Emmanuel benefi ts of using natives in the TheaTer United Methodist Church in garden. 462-0220. The right health plan ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS Morattico. 5 to 7 p.m. The The 21st Annual Giant Yard Big Enough To menu includes spaghetti with Sale sponsored by Grace atWhen the right You’re price? On Your IN MATHEWS, VA meatballs, tossed salad, Italian Church will be held at the Phone (804) 725-7760 Serve You, bread and desserts. Carryouts Northern Neck Family YMCA LetOwn,We’re us help you choose. With You.VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: will be available. By donation. Boys Camp. 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Come support the 4 Monday 4 Monday 7 Thursday The Northern Neck Special Projects Editor Bingo is played at 7 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA Audubon Society will present of Quilt Magazine Debby at American Legion Post Naturally speaking a program by John Spahr Kravopil will speak at the 86 on Waverly Avenue in The Friends of the Rappa- Preschool Yard Sale on birds of paradise and Tavern Quilt Guild at 10 a.m. Kilmrnock. hannock River Valley Saturday, May 2nd 7am-1pm adventures in New Guinea. in the Transportation Building Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at National Wildlife Refuge at Horsley Real Estate building The program will begin at in Heathsville. Kravopil also Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. will host a “Naturally Speak- 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal will teach workshops. There AA meets at 8 p.m. at De ing” presentation at 7 p.m. in White Stone Church in Kilmarnock. are limited openings for the Sales Hall and Kilmarnock Thursday, May 7, at Rappah- Parkinson’s Care Partners Monday session, “Galaxy of United Methodist Church. will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Stars.” $35. Call Kathy at 580- The Airport Club of Hummel annock Community College Rappahannock Westminster- 2058. Field meets at 6 p.m. for a in Warsaw. Audrey Brainard (above) will give a talk about PRESCHOOL Canterbury near Irvington. A Photo SIG will meet at dinner meeting at The Pilot We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. 435-9553. 9:15 a.m. at the Lancaster House at Topping. 758-5500. Monarch butterflies, entitled Community Library in The Rappatomac Writers “A Year in the Life of a Mon- Kilmarnock. The discussion Critique Group meets at 10 arch Family, from Mexico to topic is selective focus. The a.m. at Wicomico Episcopal Virginia.” 5 Tuesday competition topic is cropping. Church in Wicomico Church. The Kilmarnock & District 462-5831. The White Stone Town Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 Council meets at 7 p.m. at p.m. at Campbell Memorial the town office. Presbyterian Church in American Legion Post 117 Area Weems. 462-7125. 6 Wednesday meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at The Rotary Breakfast Club Home on School Street in Events Kilmarnock United Methodist meets at 7:30 a.m. at Lee’s Reedville. Church. Restaurant in Kilmarnock. The Heathsville Forge n Spring musical Duplicate Bridge will be The Kiwanis Club meets Blacksmith Guild meets The combined Lancaster played at 1 p.m. at the at 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at High School and Middle Woman’s Club of Lancaster. Presbyterian Church in Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s School drama clubs will pres- 462-0742. Kilmarnock. Tavern. 580-3377. The Kilmarnock Chamber The Rotary Club for Acoustic Night at Cruisers ent their spring musical “You’re of Commerce meets Kilmarnock, Irvington and Sports Bar in Gloucester. a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” at 8 a.m. at the Bank of White Stone meets at 12:30 693-6246. at the Lancaster Middle School Lancaster northside branch in p.m. at Rappahannock A Grief Support Group Auditorium on May 22, 23 and Kilmarnock. 435-1302. Westminster-Canterbury. meets at 2 p.m. at 24. This is the newly revised The Northern Neck Chapter The Baytones Barbershop Henderson United Methodist show and has the same synop- of the National Active and Men’s Chorus meets at 2 p.m. Church near Callao. sis as the original version with Retired Federal Employees at St. Andrews Presbyterian The Northern Neck Chapter new songs added, said director Association will meet at Church in Kilmarnock. 453- of the Military Officers Robin Blake. noon at the Kilmarnock Inn 2633. Association of America at 34 East Church Street in Al-Anon meets at noon at will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Show times are 9 a.m. and Kilmarnock. $20. 529-6415. Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. Rappahannock Westminster- 7 p.m. Friday, May 22; 7 p.m. The Heathsville Forge Fine Swiss Cheese at Damon Canterbury near Irvington at Saturday, May 23; and 2 p.m. Blacksmith Guild meets from & Company in Gloucester. 11:30 a.m. Retired U.S. Army Sunday, May 24. Adult tick- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rice’s 693-7218. Col. Steven West will speak. ets are $5 and student tickets Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580- Astronomy For Beginners Naturally Speaking will are $3. Tickets are available at 3377. will be presented at Belle feature Audrey Brainard LMS, 435-1681. U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman’s Isle State Park. 8 to 10 p.m. and “A Year in the Life of Staff will conduct satellite NASA Astronomer Kathy a Monarch Family, from office hours from 10 a.m. Miles will lead an informative Mexico to Virginia.” The to noon at the Lancaster talk about space exploration, program will begin at 7 The Stop by CI All Seasons Travel during Friday's Community Library at 235 constellations, planets and p.m. at Rappahannock School Street in Kilmarnock; other celestial happenings. Community College in walkabout for great Disney® Vacation ideas! and from 2 to 4 p.m. $2 parking fee per vehicle. Warsaw. Clay For details, call at the Northumberland Registration requested. 462- National Day Of Prayer will (804) 435.2666 Public Library at 7204 5030. be observed at the Lancaster Northumberland Highway in The Woman’s Club of White County courthouse 11:45 Bakery Heathsville. Stone will meet at 11:30 a.m. AA meets at 7 p.m. and at 8 a.m. Visitors welcome. Bring National Day Of Prayer will A Paint Your Own By Popular Demand ... p.m. at Palmer Hall. a sandwich. Dessert and be observed at Kilmarnock Your Guide To Better beverages provided. 435- Baptist Church from 9 a.m. Pottery Studio Hearing: Dispelling Myths 3046. to 3 p.m. and Misconceptions Duplicate Bridge will National Day Of Prayer 5805 Richmond Rd. about Hearing Loss will be be played at 1 p.m. at will be observed at the Warsaw, Va 22572 presented at Rappahannock Rappahannock Westminster- Northumberland County s e en Westminster-Canterbury from Canterbury. 435-3441. courthouse at noon. 804-313-BAKE www.theclaybakery.com 11 a.m. to noon. Reservations AA meets at 8 p.m. at Trinity (Submit calendar items to a sinful martini bar suggested, 438-4000. Church Robert Mason Jr., editor.) GiGantic Yard Sale Rice’s Hotel Hughlett’s Tavern Will be opening on Wednesday nights th at Kilmarnock Planing Mill Presents the 4th Annual beginning May 6 YARD Saturday, May 2nd Run for the Roses Wednesday Nights Are Now 8:00 a.m. until noon Kentucky Derby Infield Party 1800’s Pump Organ, antiques, rockers, mirrors, household items, Ladies Night children’s clothes, toys, etc. Saturday, May 2, 2009 • 3 to 7 p.m. In White Stone from 5-7 pm Walk ups Welcome - Enjoy a Great Party at the Tavern 1/2 Price Drink Specials Please support our efforts while we rebuild from Rappahannock Concert Association, Inc. for the ladies Presents the fire! $35 per person, $65 per couple Live music starting at 9 pm Sunday Serenade ...good food, good juleps, great blue grass music. Benefit Concert, Raffle, and Dessert Reception White Stone Event Center Featured Artists: Silent Auction and Live Auction items - featur- THE NOTE CONNECTION ing a “Barn Party” at Roanoke... 606 Chesapeake Drive • White Stone • 435-2300 NORTHERN NECK BIG BAND Come join the fun; wear your jeans and boots!!! www.WhiteStoneEventCenter.com Sunday, May 3, 2009, 3 PM Northumberland Elementary School Route 360 and Academic Lane, Heathsville $15 per person, $25 per couple BUY RAFFLE TICKETS AND WIN KENNEDY CENTER WEEKEND FOR TWO PERSONS Evening concert in the fall of 2009 2 nights at the Hotel Lombardy Prima Priati Restaurant $100 voucher Raffle Tickets: $10 each, $25 for 3, $50 for 7, $100 for 15 For Concert Reservations and Raffle Tickets call: Barb Turpin 804-472-5703 or purchase at the door. www.rappahannockconcerts.org All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a concert piano for use at the new auditorium.
Menokin Music Festival This Saturday saturday, May 9, 2009 2 pM til 7 pM, rain or shine Grace episcopal church’s 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw, VA sth Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the gate 21 Annual Yard Sale! Kids 12 and under FREE Gigantic Purchase tickets by phone or online MAy 2 • 8 A.M. - 12 NOON 804-333-1776 • www.menokinmusic.com Also available at Colonial Collectibles, Warsaw yMCA/BOyS CAMP • RT. 651 KIlMARNOCK T-Town Tack, Tappahannock Plants, Furniture, Clothing, Appliances, Computers, Books, Linens, Sporting Equipment, Toys, Artwork, White Elephant and Household Treasures All proceeds help to save historic Menokin Featuring Beach Music Legends Gates Open 7:00 a.m. • Sale Starts 8:00 a.m. The Embers Auction Starts 10:00 a.m. Rock & Roll Classics from Old School Auction Items include: 1992 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4; 1989 Glastron Runabout w/Mercruiser I/O drive Bluegrass Standards from on galvanized Cox trailer, J-24 sailboat, 1987 Honda Civic 2 dr.; 2002 4 H.P., four-stroke Johnson Blades of Bluegrass Outboard motor; 12-foot aluminum canoe; antique wooden farm cart. Enjoy food and craft vendors, All proceeds from entire sale are distributed to community non-profit golden beverages, tours of Menokin and hiking organizatons. $47,000 was donated from the sale in this manner in 2008. trails to Cat Point Creek! To contribute items for the sale, call 436-0165 or 435-4485. A4 Opinion Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • April 30, 2009 Fiction or Delegate’s Report by Henry Lane Hull Fact Excerpts by Del. Albert Pollard from Bob’s Almanac hen I heard the news that Pontiac was When I told one dealer that I bought no vehi- Visit Tangier one “Generica,” Tangier by Robert Mason Jr. becoming a brand name of the past, cle anywhere without Mrs. Russell’s approval, As a kid, trying to navigate stands strong. a relic of history, I thought of the I could tell from her reaction that she knew I Color my world. W my skiff in and around local Of course, it only makes decades of loyalty our family and that brand of had heavy guns behind me. The mere mention Yes, readers, the Rappahan- creeks, I readily could have sense that an island would vehicle had expended for each other. We became of Anne or Richard’s name elevated the playing testifi ed as to how shallow withstand the cultural waves nock Record—the best com- customers in the fall of 1954, when my par- fi eld to our advantage. munity newspaper in Lancaster my neck of the woods is. and faddish storms better ents bought a new 1955 station wagon. Station Anne was a small lady, always impeccably What I didn’t know was its than most, more connected, County—now has the capability wagons were scarce that year as General Motors attired and coifed. She had magnifi cent Spen- of running color on every page. signifi cance. places. had not anticipated the demand that would exist cerian handwriting which she produced with It is the extreme shallow- This is not to say that This signifi cant milestone in and consequently the auto giant made too few. her signature lavender ink. Looking at her, one’s the history of color, the history of ness of the Chesapeake Bay Tangier has stopped in time. Much later I learned to drive in that car and it immediate reaction would not have been, “This that helps make it one of the After our fi rst visit since our local newspapers, the history of served as my transportation for college. I rued lady is a car dealer.” I recall one Sunday after- our community, all starts with the most productive estuaries in honeymoon 10 years ago, the day when my father decided to trade it in for noon back in 1982 as I was returning to my the world. With an average on a recent visit Mariah and April 30, 2009, edition; year 92, a Chevrolet. A non-Pontiac hiatus ensued, until teaching job in Alabama, the car made a weird number 29. depth of 21 feet, and with I noticed more cars (almost my parents bought a new station wagon from noise over on Route 360 in Amelia County. No over 700,000 acres where a a dozen), a truly excellent It wasn’t that long ago that the Haydon Pontiac in Kilmarnock. Last month in garages were open and I was afraid to drive any Record began running up to two six-foot-tall man can stand museum, and slightly more paying tribute to my friend, Meredith McKen- farther. and not get his hat wet, the of a tourist focus. color photos on the front page: ney, who sold the wagon to us, I mentioned that I went to a pay phone and called Anne at home. July 29, 1993; year 77, number shoal water allows light to And, sadly, we saw less through the years he used to say our vehicle had She began by asking me to describe the sound, penetrate the bottom. optimism. 43. the most original owner mileage of any car he how the steering wheel felt, and how far I had This calls for a color cel- In a perfect world – pollu- The lack of optimism ever had sold. gone since fi rst hearing the noise. When I fin- tion free, the way God made stems from fi shing regu- ebration with facts, fi gures and Anne and Richard Russell, who had taken over ished answering her questions, she said, “Sounds related trivia. it – this light helps under- lations which have been the dealership from her father, moved it to new like the oil pump to me and you better not go water bay grasses grow and enacted due to poor water Chromatics is the science of quarters north of town, and changed the name to any farther.” I knew from experience always to color, including the perception provides for a nursery for quality and too much fi shing Russell Pontiac. As I mentioned here in Anne ‘s do as Anne said and I inquired about a local fi sh, crabs and other critters. effort in relation to that poor of color by the human eye and R.I.P., they gave far above and beyond the call of mechanic. He came, got me, towed the car to his brain, origin of color in materi- The Chesapeake Bay is water quality. For the fi rst duty in serving their customers, and our wagon shop, took my dog and me to a motel, which had so shallow that occasionally time in memory, a recent als, color theory in art and the performed magnifi cently. I recall telling Anne a restaurant, and said he would get me when I physics of light. it simply pops up out of the high school graduation did that the mileage point which I most remembered fi nished breakfast in the morning, a few hours water to form islands. The not have a single child going We won’t dwell on the techni- was 238,000, which meant that I had driven the after which I was on the road again. cal side of things like CMYK, chain of islands from Smith on to become a commercial car as far as the moon. Later I enjoyed telling Anne that she could Island down to Tangier is waterman. RGB and Pantone. That stuff is Ironically, the old Haydon dealership on North handle any automotive situation anywhere. Now better left to the printer. exactly that—sand spits And yet, the island and Main Street fell to the wrecking ball a few months she and Meredith are gone. The Haydon dealer- where people happen to its people are still there— The colors of the rainbow ago. In 1990, after 50 years of the family auto- ship site is a smoothed over vacant lot. Its suc- are red, orange, yellow, green, reside. supported by a combination motive business, Anne and Richard decided to cessor, the Russell building, stands empty at From a geophysical stand- of hope, stubbornness and a blue, indigo and violet. Sir Isaac retire and sold the dealership to a company from present. Now Pontiac, the working-horse car, Newton is credited with naming point, there is not that much lack of other options. Tidewater; then a few years later it closed and which met every standard I set for it, is passing remarkable about Tangier. This summer, visit Tangier. these colors in 1671. Pontiac vanished from the Kilmarnock scene. into history. I have owned fi ve of them through James Clark Maxwell is Other than mosquitoes that Slow down and think of the As I mentioned above, Anne and Richard were the years, all wagons or vans, including two might qualify for landing at jobs and families and towns credited with the fi rst permanent far more than business people. They made per- which we are driving every day, and I bemoan color photo, taken in 1861. the local airport, Tangier is that the Chesapeake Bay has sonal friendships with their customers and those the brand’s demise. pretty much sand, marsh and built. Think about this town The fi rst color movies came bonds were permanent. The last new car they Whatever the troubles which have forced GM about 1895. trees. of 550 people who, for the sold was a van to their daughter, Val, and when to take this action, from my perspective it is not However, people make most part, only want to work The fi rst color television was she decided to move to a newer model, Anne from having an inferior product. Sadly, the com- demonstrated in London around a place and in that regard, hard and be left alone. arranged for us to get her like-new one. Later, pany’s engineering, production and sales areas Tangier is well worth the And, after giving it some 1928. when we were ready to trade again, Anne in her could not compensate for the presence of aggres- Kodachrome 16mm motion short and affordable ferry thought, perhaps you will typically generous manner, assumed the role of sively marketed imports and a bloated manage- ride from Reedville. agree with me that the shal- picture fi lm was introduced in our personal shopper. ment team which was unable to compete, indeed 1935, followed by Kodachrome In a day and age where too lowness of the water is the Assiduously she checked into the surviving dominate, as the fi rm once did. For our family, much of our cultural heritage only thing that is shallow 35 mm still fi lm in 1936. Pontiac dealers and made her recommendations. Pontiac always will be a happy memory. Color television sets were seems to be sliding toward about Tangier. introduced to the American market in the 1950s. The fi rst network commercial color broadcast aired June 25, Letters to the Editor 1951, with a musical variety become binding, superseding the Parental Rights amendment, listening to concerns, I believe even a single co-sponsor makes show called “Premiere.” Protect state law. Likely, many state H.J. Resolution 97. they do a wonderful job and it unlikely that it will ever be The fi rst coast-to-coast color parents’ rights laws would be struck down as Third, tell your family and respond within a timely manner. I brought to a vote before Con- broadcast was the “Tournament a result, reshaping the rights friends to do the same. The goal also feel that the children as well gress, much less passed.” of Roses Parade” January 1, From Terry Beatley, and duties of parents to those is to get 10,000 petition signa- as the staff are treated equal. I looked H.R. 45 up on gov- 1954, by NBC. Lancaster deemed “in the best interests of tures in every Congressional So if you have concerns, go to trak.us just before writing The fi rst newspapers were In our country’s legal his- the child” by the United Nations. district in America. your principal and talk to them. this. According to it, as of April introduced in ancient Rome. tory, the courts have recognized Depending on Congress’s appe- Fourth, if you know of speak- They do listen. 19, the bill still has no co-spon- Johannes Gutenberg is and protected parental rights as tite for legislation, it is expected ing engagement opportunities, sors. credited with developing the fundamentally implied. They many new laws would be cre- call me at 804-462-9950 to Check your facts Again, please check your fi rst printing press around 1440. were not specifi cally protected ated to allow the federal gov- arrange for a speaker at your facts completely before railing Color naturally followed. because the founding fathers ernment to exercise its “duty” function. From Ernie Greene, in a public forum. To not do so Inks have been evolving since and authors of the Constitution under the treaty and parents This is not a Democratic Mollusk removes any credibility that you the 12th century BC. took for granted that the pri- could kiss their implied parental or Republican issue. This is In the April 23 Record, a regu- might have had. The largest manufacturer and mary charge of the upbringing rights goodbye. a matter of our government lar contributor to the Letters sec- inventor of wax crayons in the of children fell to parents, not Ratifi cation only takes a two- potentially giving away our tion apologized for not checking world is Crayola LLC. the government. thirds vote in the Senate and rights as parents. If we do noth- her facts in Snopes (www.snopes. The fi rst box of Crayola During the past few decades the signature of the president. ing, it will. com) before railing about Presi- appahannock crayons appeared in 1903 and there have been efforts to erode Barak Obama supports it and I am the District 1 Coordi- dent Obama’s “plan” to sign a bill USPS (455-600) sold for a nickel. The eight colors these rights, but none as bla- Record Barbara Boxer has vowed to see nator for Parentalrights.org in taking guns away from anyone 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400, were black, brown, blue, red, tant and forceful as the United it go through. Lancaster County. over 60. Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 purple, orange, yellow and green. Nations Convention on the As citizens, what should we Then, in the next paragraph, 804-435-1701 • FAX: 804-435-2632 “Colour My World” was Rights of the Child Treaty which do? the writer began a tirade about Web site: www.rrecord.com written by James Pankow for the U.S. has been under pressure Schools inform First, call Senators Webb H.R. 45, which, if enacted, indeed Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, Chicago in 1970. It became one to sign since the 1990s. at 202-224-4024 and Warner and listen would be a serious abrogation of General Managers of the most popular slow-dance It sounds like an altruistic at 202-224-2023 and let them From Cindy Clarke, gun-owners’ rights. She recom- Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor songs of the 70s and “Color my treaty, but it has dangerous know you strongly oppose the mended that this, too, be looked world with hopes of loving you” implications for American fam- White Stone J. E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 U.N. Convention on the Rights In response to Donna McCa- up in Snopes. Published weekly except Christmas week became one of the most common ilies. Because of the supremacy of the Child Treaty, and you rtney’s paid advertisement, I It is, indeed, listed in Snopes at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., VA. pick-up lines soon after. clause in our Constitution in Periodicals Postage Paid at Kilmarnock, would like them to support the believe all parents should read as true. However, it would VA 22482 and additional mailing offices. Wikipedia was consulted for Article VI, if the U.S. ratifi es Parental Rights amendment the school handbook which is appear that she didn’t read the Postmaster: Send address changes to the color trivia in this column. the treaty, its principles would the Rappahannock Record, P. O. Box House Joint Resolution 97. This given to you when you register entire entry. At the end of the 400, Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400. entry, dated February 23, 2009, amendment explicitly defi nes your student in the Lancaster SubscriptionsSubscriptions (payable (payable in advance):in advance): $20 the rights of parents to direct the County School system. it says, “As was the 2007 version per$25 year per in year the Northernin the Northern Neck and Neck Mid- upbringing and education of the of Blair Holt’s Firearm Licens- dlesexand Middlesex County; $28 County; per year $36 elsewhere. per year This handbook would have Singleelsewhere. copy, $ . 75Single. copy: $.75. 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State Senate Report Notice to Lancaster County Taxpayers by Sen. Richard Stuart You are reminded of the May 1st filing deadline
We successfully completed the veto I have received quite a few emails find a job that suited him and still get session April 8, adjourning at about 9:30 suggesting we should have accepted the benefits. • Personal property returns p.m. That officially ends our 2009 ses- $125 million. However, the most troubling part was • State income tax returns sion. Short of some committee meetings The $125 million dollars would have in one of the bill’s final paragraphs. It • Estimated return Voucher 1 and other matters in Richmond the rest of been a one-time payment to Virginia if reads, “No individual who is authorized the year, and barring a special session, I we chose to accept it. In order to accept to be available only for part-time work will be at my district office in Montross it, we had to agree to expand our unem- under the provisions of Subdivision 7D File on time and avoid penalties hereafter if you need to see me for any ployment categories. What that means of 60.2-612 shall be denied benefits for Commissioner of the Revenue 804-462-7920 reason. is, you could get unemployment if you refusing an offer for full-time employ- The veto session was somewhat worked a part-time job and lost it. That, ment.” April 30 uneventful with the exception of a couple to me, created some difficulties, but This means one can turn down a job of bills. What really stuck out for me generally I didn’t have a problem with it. and still get unemployment benefits for were the governor’s vetoes. While Gov. What did concern me a great deal, if we part-time work. To me this is simply Kaine is a good man and I personally took the $125 million, was that we would wrong. If one is offered a job and he like him, I find it somewhat disingenuous have to continue to pay the expanded cat- turns it down, he should not be able to JEWELRY for him to talk about working together egories in perpetuity, even after the $125 collect benefits. They are meant to assist for the good of the Commonwealth, but million was gone. people who are out of work or between then to only veto Republican bills. That, Our unemployment trust fund is jobs to help carry them through. We to me, speaks volumes. He did not veto rapidly running out of money due to the should not give people an incentive not FACTS a single bill that was introduced by a downturn in the economy and soon we to work. Democrat. I work hard across party lines are not going to have any unemployment I think it is unfair of Gov. Kaine and BY ROSS CHRISTIANSEN and formed the Commonwealth Caucus, funds left. That means we will have to others to suggest that Republicans were a group of Republicans and Democrats raise the unemployment tax to continue unreasonable in rejecting the unemploy- Diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald are to stop partisan gridlock in Richmond. It to give benefits. ment money from the stimulus package. the only truly precious stones because they com- disturbs me when I see actions like that. Another thing that troubled me about In the Senate we tried to sever the last bine beautiful color, hardness and rarity. Some- The most controversial issue we dealt the unemployment bill was that a person provision from the bill, which would times opal is included, as is the pearl, although with during the session was a proposed could collect benefits if he couldn’t allow one to refuse a job and still collect expansion of unemployment benefits find suitable work. I have been working benefits, but we were unable to do so. pearl is an amimal product, not mineral. Popu- with $125 million of stimulus money since I was about eight years old. I’ve It was an all or nothing deal. They larly, the term “precious” is broader, including available from the federal government. picked tomatoes, pulled weeds, cut grass, would not allow us to take the money to alexandrites, tourmalines, spinel, topaz and other This was more of the money that is being raked leaves, and everything in between. assist our unemployed unless we agreed semi-precious stones when they have been cut and borrowed from foreign countries to help The word “suitable” gave me difficulty that a person could turn a job down and polished. stimulate the economy. because one could claim that he couldn’t still get benefits. All gems become “jewels” only when mounted, and the term “precious” can honestly be applied to both precious and semi-precious Letters to the Editor categories. Join the On April 23, a meeting was Moved by all of heaven took note. held at the home of Jim Spiess. To Jim, her husband of 60 Tea Party Jim was elected as temporary family’s faith years, and each of their six chil- Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. From Steve Stewart, president of what is now offi- From Hilda Page, dren along with their spouses )RVINGTON 2D s +ILMARNOCK s Weems cially known as Virgina’s 99th White Stone and the grandchildren, “You -ONDAY &RIDAY s 3ATURDAY On April 15, there was a TEA District TEA Party. What a testimony to God’s knocked-it out of the ballpark Party on the Northumberland If you believe that our federal faithfulness was witnessed by for the Kingdom.” County courthouse lawn in government has ‘gone nuts,’ all attending the celebration of All praise to God for his Heathsville. there will be another meeting Catherine Thorsen’s life and righteous remnant still fight- An afternoon Even with rain and near gale- Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at homecoming. ing for truth—whose name force winds, some 265 Northern Jim’s home. The next TEA Party The grace, love, and con- is above every name and at Neck neighbors met and signed is July 15 in Heathsville. Call cern for lost souls shown by whose name “every knee will a petition to stop excessive gov- Jim at 761-1071 or me at 438- this remarkable family in the bow and every tongue confess that He, Jesus, is Lord to the NATIVE PLANT ernment spending and to demand 6830 to participate in the May 7 midst of their personal heart- a fair tax and term limits. meeting. ache was such that I am sure glory of God the Father.” We are honored to have EVENT . . . shared this memory with you all and touched beyond expres- Saturday, May 2 Congressional Report sive words by your courageous and gallant spirits. by Rep. Robert Wittman God, please bless, strengthen, 1:00 to 3:00 pm grow and protect Catherine Congress returned to work would enhance the coordina- the Monacan Indian Nation and Jim’s legacy. (after the Grace Church Yard Sale) and we received great news tion, flexibility and efficiency and the Nansemond Indian that the blue crab population of restoration efforts. It also Tribe, which have sought fed- We’ll have a good selection of native is starting to rebound in the would enact the same manage- eral recognition through legis- Policy support Chesapeake Bay. Also, the Vir- ment and budgeting tools that lation for years. From Stanford Crockett, trees, shrubs & fl owers for beautiful ginia Indian tribal recognition are key to successful complex I am pleased that this impor- Irvington foliage & fl owers throughout the season bill has cleared another hurdle environmental restoration tant effort to federally recog- I am delighted you have a on its way to passage. projects such as those of the nize Virginia Indian tribes will new policy giving priority to and members of the local native plant This time last year, I joined Great Lakes, the California soon make its way to the floor local issues and limiting the society and the master gardeners will be my colleagues in Washington delta region, and the Florida of the House for final passage. number of letters from the indi- here to assist you in selecting natives and Richmond to sound the Everglades. It is my hope that it will enjoy viduals who repeatedly blather alarm on the dire situation By improving the water qual- the same unanimous support on national issues. for your individual landscaping needs. facing the blue crab fishery. ity of the bay, we will help the of the House as the bill did in All of the natives will be on sale for the I urged and supported Gov. blue crab population, oyster the 110th Congress. Kaine’s petition for a National populations and other resources The First Congressional Dis- Correction in afternoon until 5 pm. Come by and learn Oceanic and Atmospheric important to Virginia’s envi- trict includes the tribal seats camp directory about the many benefi ts of using them in Administration declaration of ronment, culture, history and of the Upper Mattaponi in your garden a fishery disaster for Chesa- economy. I will continue to King William County and the In the May Rivah Visi- peake Bay blue crabs. Congress work with federal agencies and Rappahannock Tribe in King tor’s Guide, digits were provided $20 million to help the Commonwealth to ensure a and Queen County. These Vir- transposed in the phone restore the fishery and provide healthy Chesapeake Bay. ginia Indian tribes are impor- number for the Northern assistance to watermen. I joined all other members of tant culturally and historically Neck Montessori School now in stock at Greenpoint . . . I am cautiously optimistic to the House Committee on Natu- to the Commonwealth. It is summer camp listing. The s 0INEAPPLE 'UAVA 3HRUB hear that the blue crab popula- ral Resources April 22 in send- high time they receive the correct phone number is tion is rising. We need to ensure ing H.R. 1385, the Thomasina same recognition afforded to 435-3503. s "UCKWHEAT 3EEDS the health of the blue crab E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Vir- other tribes across the nation. population and keep in mind ginia Federal Recognition Act s 4HE BIG HERB SHIPMENT the effects harvest restrictions of 2009, to the full House of have on watermen. Representatives for a final vote. 58th Annual Observance s +NOCKOUT 2OSES INCLUDING THE Any long-term recovery of The bill would extend federal blue crabs ultimately depends recognition to the Chickahom- newest ones on the bay’s water quality. I iny Indian Tribe, the Chicka- ~Prayer~ s +IWI s 4ROPICALS and have introduced the Chesa- hominy Indian Tribe-Eastern peake Bay Accountability Division, the Upper Mattaponi THE MOLE PLANT IS BACK ! and Recovery Act. This bill Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, America’s - limited quantities - Hope YARD SALE Please Join us Coming in mid-May . . . Lancaster County Courthouse Kilmarnock United Awaken your gardening spirit ... Methodist Church National Day of Prayer and your tastebuds ! Parking Lot (Church Street) May 7~ 11:45 am -AY ND s NOON join us for a mid-spring Flower, Vegetable & Herb For more info: 436.6701 CONTAINER GARDENING OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be reg- WORKSHOP istered in the precinct in which you live in order to be given by the well known landscape designer, qualified to vote. In order to be eligible to vote in the Democratic Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, Katherine Brooks June 9, 2009 and you are not a registered voter, you may register in person at your local Voter Registration of Bloomin’ Gardens Sunday, May 10th at Office or Designated State Voter Registration Agency (i.e. DMV, Department of Social Services, Department on The Pilot House of Health etc.) no later than the normal close of busi- 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ness of that agency on Monday, May 11, 2009. If you May 16th have recently registered to vote by means other than at the local Office of the General Registrar and have AM s PM AND PM not received an official voter registration card, please Buffet call our office at the number shown below before May Steamed Shrimp, Fried Oysters, 11, 2009. No changes or additions may be made to Each workshop lasts about 30 min. with Rosemary Pork, Crab Balls and more... the voter registration records after this date for the lots of time to ask Kathy for advice on 00 Homemade salads plus a salad bar June 9 Primary. your garden. $10. registration...all attendees must pre-register & will receive and Tuesday, June 2, 2009 is the last day on which an ab- Many desserts, including sugar-free sentee ballot can be mailed. Saturday, June 6, 2009 is a 10% discount on materials. Bring your $15.95 per person the LAST DAY for this election on which qualified ap- own pot or pots or buy one here ... plicants may vote absentee ballots in person. In addi- Register early... space is limited in each tion to regular office hours, the Lancaster County Vot- workshop. Call early to register... Make your reservations now er Registration Office located at 8694 Mary Ball Road, (804) 758-2262 Lancaster, VA 22503 will be open Saturday, June 6 2737 Greys Point Road/Rt. 3 from 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM for the convenience of reg- Greenpoint Nursery, Inc. istered voters who need to vote by absentee ballot. Topping Rt 3 in uptown Lively Please call 462-5277 should you have any questions. April 30 -x 804-462-0220 A6 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • April 30, 2009
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n Post 86 bingo n School raffle 583 MORAN CREEK RD., WEEMS, VA. 22576 Beginning May 7, American Northern Neck Montessori Wed. – Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-2 Legion Adams Post 86 will begin School is holding a raffle to raise its 2009 bingo season at 7 p.m. funds for their scholarship fund Irvington: Rte. 200, L on #646 or Kilmarnock: Rte. 200 R on # 646: at the Post House on Waverly and classroom materials. Top Cross Weems Rd. #222, First L Taylor’s Creek Rd, R Moran Creek Avenue in Kilmarnock. prize is $1,000 and tickets are $10 Rd. #791, L at mailboxes onto gravel road, L at STUDIO SIGN n each. The drawing date will be 50-50 raffle announced in the coming weeks. Lancaster Band Boosters Visit our website: chesapeakebaylandscapes.com members are selling tickets for a Call 435-3503 for tickets. 50-50 raffle. Tickets cost $5 each. Up to 2,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets can be purchased at The Oaks Restaurant, Connemara, Engagements the River Market, Basic Account- ing, Radio Shack, and from Band Booster members. The drawing will be held at the Spring Dinner Concert May 16. Gardens at the home of Mary Lloyd and David Lay are on The winner does not have to be the Just Gardens Tour. present. n River music The Lay Garden is on annual tour Bill and Macon Gurley will open the 2009 Music By The The garden of Mary Lloyd Tickets may be purchased River Series at Belle Isle State and David Lay on the eastern for $12 in advance. Send a self Park. The concert will begin at branch of the Corrotoman River addressed stamped envelope 6 p.m. May 16. Steve Keith will David Matthew Adams and will be open for a third Just Gar- with a check payable to The entertain at the park in May 23. Katherine Rose Johnson dens Tour May 15 and 16 from Haven to: Just Gardens, P.O. n Art and more 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Box 429, Irvington, VA 22480. The “Art on the Half Shell” fine The garden has been featured Tickets also may be purchased art festival will return to Urbanna Johnson-Adams on HGTV and in Perennial mag- at The Dandelion in Irvington, May 9. Artists will exhibit along azine. The Lays bought their Greenpoint Nursery in Lively, Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson of Rappahannock Avenue from 9 Lancaster announce the engage- property in 1975 when David The Pedestal in Kilmarnock, a.m. to 5 p.m. There also will be opened Northern Neck Nurser- Wildest Dreams in Burgess, ment of their daughter, Kathleen music, a kids’ workshop, a Mid- Rose, to David Matthew Adams, ies, specializing in azaleas and Wilton Cottage and Garden in dlesex County artists’ exhibit, a camellias. In addition to gar- Hartfield and Northern Neck the son of Douglas Adams of Bay farmers’ market, buyboats and City, Mich., and Mrs. Deborah dening, Mary Lloyd has written Home and Garden in Warsaw. model boats. a gardening book, Heaven in Tickets also may be purchased Woodside of Dayton, Ohio. Zone Seven. Master gardeners for $15 on tour days at any n Yard sale The bride-to-be is the grand- and owners will answer ques- garden. The tour benefits The The Knights of Columbus 14th daughter of Mrs. Marjorie John- tions. Haven Shelter and Services. annual yard sale will be held June son of Wicomico Church, and 6 at 8 a.m. Donations of house- the late Roy W. P. Johnson, Mrs. hold goods, appliances, toys, Mary Boyer of Worcester, Mass., tools, yard equipment and slightly and the late Edward Boyer. used clothing, will be accepted The prospective groom is the at the rear of De Sales Hall on grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Church Street in Kilmarnock, Helterbridle of Dayton, Ohio. June 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miss Johnson graduated from For large items, call 435-9130 or Lancaster High School in 2006 435-3835 for a pickup time. and is in her third year at Virginia Commonwealth University’s n Plant sale School of Nursing. The Lancaster Primary Mr. Adams is employed at School PTA will hold a Moth- WCAV TV 19 in Charlottesville er’s Day plant sale from 1 to 4 as television director. p.m. May 8 and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. An April 2010 wedding is May 9 on the school lawn. planned. The Library Corner
Lancaster Community In these series, retired women Library do remarkable things. Not inter- May Calendar: ested in little old ladies solv- April 30 to May 2, Friends ing crimes? How about a late Book Sale, 9 a.m. 19th-century female archeolo- May 6, Storytime “Mon- gist? (Elizabeth Peters’ Amelia key’s,” 10 a.m. Peabody series – 19 books). Or May 11, Children’s Book a North Carolina Judge? (Mar- Week garet Maron’s Deborah Knott – May 13, Storytime “Play,” 10 14 books). a.m. Like cats? Try Rita Mae May 17, Neck Tales with Brown’s Sneaky Pie Brown Thea Marshall, 2 p.m. books (12). Investigative May 30, Tutors with Tails, reporters who solve crimes? 10:30 a.m. Mary Willis Walker’s very lit- Art by Lancaster students is erate Molly Cates (3). Prefer featured in the centrum. detectives who detect? Sara The U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- Paretsky’s driven V. I. War- iary is featured on the commu- showski (14), Jacqueline Win- * * * * nity bulletin board. spear’s Maisie Dodds, who M O X I E Book clubs are reading: uses psychology (6), or Sue Serendipity Book Club: Out Grafton’s wisecracking Kinsey Body Salon Stealing Horses by Per Pet- Milhone (20). tersen. Prefer offbeat crime solvers? The Novel Society: Life on Try Janet Evanovich’s smart- Mother’s Day specials the Mississippi by Mark Twain. mouthed bounty hunter, Steph- The Bookies: The Last Train anie Plum (13). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, to Paradise by Les Standiford. Like to travel while at home? we are happy to offer these pampering Spotlight on: Women Nevada Barr has written 11 detectives created by women mysteries featuring National specials! Come in and purchase Mom a The library has a large collec- Park Ranger Anna Pigeon. gift certificate, and treat her to a relaxing tion of mysteries. This month, Each book is set in a different day at Moxie! we focus on female crime solv- park. ers created by female writers. Interested in Alaska? Dana This list is far from com- Stabenow has written 17 books Moxie Pedicure $35 plete—if you have a favorite featuring native American $ that is not discussed here, stop detective Kate Shugak. Swedish Massage 40 by. We will add that writer to These books offer a range Moxie Facial $50 our table display. – learn a little psychology (Offer valid May 1-9) Many mystery writers have from Maisie Dobbs, explore produced series that involve Alaska with Kate Shugak, the same character, and women visit a national park with Anna Mon - Wed 9am-6pm writers are no exception – think Pigeon, or learn about Egyptian Thurs - Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-2pm of Miss Marple (12 books), in tombs with Amelia Peabody. which Agatha Christie’s proper Many of these crime solvers Jane Marple solves one murder come alive on recorded books, 18 North Main Street, Kilmarnock after another; or Dorothy Gil- so if you are taking a trip, check man’s Miss Pollifax (13 books) out a mystery to make the miles who, while traveling about the go by. The library’s recorded 804.435.3100 world, does the same. books collection is very well stocked. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Nacho!
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804.435.6262 • www.buenosnachos.com 45 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482 Preparations continue for Grace Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • April 30, 2009 • A7 Church yard sale on Saturday, May 2 The The Northern Neck Family Mitchell has the same chore YMCA/Boys Camp is alive with men’s clothing. with activity in preparation Babs Murphy and Sheila for the 21st annual Grace Nelson are engaged in sort- Episcopal Church yard sale ing an unbelievable assort- Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts Saturday, May 2. ment of white elephant items More than 100 members while Kay Cardwell and 18 S. Main St. l Kilmarnock, VA l 435-1783 of Grace Church are involved Carol Kirby are doing the in gathering, receiving, sort- same with household trea- ing and making ready the sures, continued Madson. donated items sold during this Computers and electronic event each May, according to items are being received and spokesman Gary Madson. tested by Norm Farley while Judy Ripley, in charge of Sid Tiesenga is in charge of plant sales, urges gardeners small appliances and tools, to begin the process of pre- said Madson. Bob Speck is Brocante paring their plants so they getting a massive amount of Come celebrate with us and see the new selection of French can be delivered just before furniture items to display and inspired furniture and accessories. Also, our Design Classes sale date. sell. begin this month - please seeHome our website for details. Scott Vail is looking for While it’s a little early to more boats and boating start baking, Olga Speck and NEW SUMMER HOURS equipment to be auctioned by Ruth McClean will be look- Wednesday - Saturday 10-5 / Sunday, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Tom Gale. ing for food items to fill their Decorating Services available on Friday afternoons by ReArrangements Eleanor and Tom Luich- pantry just before sale date. 4323 Irvington Road, Irvington, Virginia inger are collecting books On the day of the sale, a by the box full and many café of freshly cooked items 804-438-6404 interesting art items, said will be prepared for on-the- www.brocante-home.com Madson. From left, Scott Vail and Tom Gale review the fi ne points of spot dining by Jean and Bob Kathy Hurliman has a a J-24 sailboat which will be auctioned as part of the Grace Poole and Sandy Griffith, cabin filling with children’s Episcopal Church Yard Sale May 2 at the Northern Neck said Madson. SHEAR MAGIC SALON and TANNING clothes and toys while Rhon- Family YMCA/Boys Camp. To donate items, deliver nie Kerr is receiving and sort- them to the camp; or call 436- 8864 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster ing linens next door to the 0165 or 435-6086 to arrange (across from Lancaster High School) women’s boutique under the said Madson. Betty Otley hundreds of donated wom- volunteer pickup of items too 804 462-5070 direction of Carlon Russell, and a busy crew are sorting en’s clothing items while Bill large to deliver. Resuming Saturday hours beginning April 4 Saturday 10-2 for Tanning only 2 Wolff Sunvision Pro tanning beds Area Events Rates: Single Session $6 n Strawberry Festival 3 Sessions $15 expires 30 days The 2009 Heathsville Strawberry Festival will be held May 23 5 Sessions $25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church. More than 100 art- 10 Sessions $40 expires 6 months ists and crafters will exhibit their handmade wares. There will be lots of strawberries, strawberry shortcake, bake Monthly $50 sales, entertainment and lunch on the premises. 3 Months $120 n Women build The Lancaster/Northumber- land Habitat for Humanity affi liate will host a building event May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pond Park Road off Devil’s Bottom Road in recognition of National Women Build Week May 2 to 10. Since May 9 is the day before Mother’s First in line Day, mother-daughter teams are White Stone Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) vice encouraged. president Ran Reeves (left) sells Lloyd B. Hubbard of Rappa- Tools and lunch will be pro- hanock Rentals Inc. and Party Line the fi rst spaghetti dinner vided. To volunteer, call Carol tickets. The dinner, to support the WSVFD competition Shannon at 438-6273, mailto: team, will be held May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. For tickets, call [email protected], or 436-0194 or 436-5299. call call Nan Flynn at 436-0323, nan@nnwifi .com. n Relay for Life The 2009 American Cancer Society Lancaster/Northumber- land Relay For Life event will be Greenpoint Nursery held June 20 at Lancaster Middle School in Kilmarnock. To regis- ter a team, visit relayforlife.org/ ... an eclectic collection for Lancasterva, or call the American aesthetic reflection. Cancer Society at 1-800-240- 4227. Lisa Clegg will serve as chair- 462-0220 man. She can be reached at 435-4116. n Antiques fair Interior Design the More than 25 antiques deal- Home Accessories ers will converge on Lancaster County for the sixth annual Home Furnishings Northern Neck Antiques Fair May 23-24 in Lively. Show Gourmet Food & Gifts hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat- urday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tuesday-Saturday 11 - 5 462-6260 Louise Jesse of Epping Forest Antiques will manage the event ... we’re in lovely uptown Lively on Route 3 which will take place under tents throughout the village. A8 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • April 30, 2009 Savannah Joe’s Hair Design Studio Professional service in a relaxed 6:30pm - 10:30pm • $5.00 Cover atmosphere Joey and The Jammers Friday, May 1 89 South Main Street $12 Buffett−Includes Cover Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482 (804) 435-6880 Chicken, pulled pork, beans, slaw, rolls and sauce 6pm-7:30pm Plant sale poster winners The Lancaster Primary School PTA recently announced the Full Menu Available Until 9pm • Sandwiches til 10pm winners of the Mother’s Day plant sale poster contest. From “Practical landscape designs for your environment” left, they are (front row) first, Joseph Sheppard; second, Leanna Renovation Pruning-Fruit Tree Pruning Nguyen; and third, Erin McClain; (next row) honorable men- Beer & Barbeque tion, Breanna Curry and honorable mention, Ashleigh Sanford. Vegetable Garden Planning The plant sale will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. May 8 and 7 a.m. to & Rock n’Roll B.S. Ornamental Horticulture 1 p.m. May 9 on the school lawn. All plants will be perennials. Licensed and Insured Greenpoint Nursery is helping with the sale. 804-435-6000 • Kilmarnock 90532303.Z 4/24/09 10:18 AM Page 1 804.693.4165 Retired NOW THRU officers MONDAY! to meet Retired U.S. Army Col. Steven West will speak at the May 12 meeting of the North- ern Neck Chapter of the Mili- tary Officers Association of America (MOAA). The meet- ing will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury near Irvington. Col. West’s remarks will focus on the challenges asso- ciated with accelerating capa- bilities to support the soldier on the ground. During 29 years of active duty, he com- manded field artillery units 40% OFF SALE 29.99 60% OFF 30% OFF from battery to battalion level. ENTIRE STOCK COUNTRY DÉCOR LADIES SANDALS ENTIRE STOCK FINE JEWELRY SUMMER HANDBAGS He also served as the Garrison Figurines, plaques, lighting and more. By Rialto®, Mootsies Tootsies® Sterling silver and 18K gold over sterling. By Rosetti®, Sag Harbor, Del Mano®, more. Commander at Fort McPher- Reg. 7.00-60.00, Sale 4.20-36.00 and more. Reg. 45.00 each pair. Reg. 20.00-65.00, Sale 8.00-26.00 Reg. 28.00-48.00, Sale 19.60-33.60 son, Georgia. After retirement, Col. West was a consultant to the Army on several key projects includ- ing the World Class Blue IT’S OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE SEASON! Force, Army Fires Analysis and the Chief of Staff of the Army Task Force Current to Future. In 2005, Col. West accepted a civilian position, technical advisor and Deputy, with TRADOC’s Asymmetric Division. The fee is $15. For reser- vations, call Steve Proctor at 435-3335. 30%-50% OFF SALE 21.99 40% OFF MEN’S DOCKERS® SPORT SHIRTS 30% 40% MISSES IZOD® SPORTSWEAR Choose from solid colors, stripes OFF OFF Tees, polos, woven shirts, pants , more. and plaids. Reg. 38.00 each. MEN’S CHAPS® MISSES RQT® Reg. 36.00-52.00, Sale 21.60-31.20 SPORTSWEAR SE PARATES SALE 21.99-29.99 Polos, woven Career tops, ONLY 16.99 The showy orchis ® shirts, shorts. pants and skirts. ® MEN’S PGA TOUR POLOS MISSES HANNAH KNIT TOPS Reg. 36.00- Reg. 40.00- Performance polos in stripes, solid Polos, crewnecks, babydolls and more. 45.00, Sale 44.00, Sale Orchis walk set colors and prints. Reg. 38.00-44.00. Reg./suggested price 28.00. 25.20-31.50 24.00-26.40 The Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant SALE 9.99 SALE 19.99 Society will host a walk with YOUNG MEN’S SCREEN TEES TODAYS WOMAN FASHION TOPS forester Rich Steensma at ® ® ® ® Chilton Woods State Forest By Ink, Hybrid and more. Screen prints By Fresh and Jason Maxwell. in Lancaster County May 7 and one-liners. Reg. 20.00 each. Reg. 28.00-34.00. at 10 a.m. to view the showy orchis. Chilton Woods is one of SALE 18.99 SALE 19.99-59.99 the few areas in the Northern MEN’S FLIP FLOPS MISSES DRESSES Neck open to the public where Nike Celso. Reg. 22.00. By Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit®, Spense® the species can be found. The Graphite® Curt. Reg. 24.00. and more. Reg. 29.00-89.00. flower is a low-growing orchid arising from a short under- BUY 1 $ ground stem. The flowers usu- 30% OFF GET 1 FOR 5 ally have deep pink upper and BOYS & GIRLS SEPARATES JUNIORS SHORTS white lower petals. 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Museum announces BONUS SAVINGS COUPON VALID THRU MAY 4 BONUS SAVINGS COUPON VALID THRU MAY 4 new hours Extra20% OFF Extra20% OFF Beginning May 1, the build- * * ings and exhibits of the Mary ANY SINGLE ITEM ANY SINGLE ITEM Ball Washington Museum in Lancaster will be open Wednes- REGULAR PRICE, SALE OR CLEARANCE REGULAR PRICE, SALE OR CLEARANCE *Excludes cosmetics, fragrances, formalwear rental, gift cards and previous purchases. *Excludes cosmetics, fragrances, formalwear rental, gift cards and previous purchases. day through Friday from 10 Cannot be combined with any other coupon or private savings offer. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or private savings offer. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays by Must relinquish coupon at time of purchase. Must relinquish coupon at time of purchase. appointment. The museum administration plans to offer regular Saturday hours beginning in June and is training volunteers for weekend duty. 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The genealogy and history research library will continue to be open Tuesday through 90532303.Z 5/01/09 PB Big Sale ROP B&W ROP MN 5 col x 17” 1 Peebles; 2 Peebles; 3 PEEBLES Kim Boyd / Julie Schwalen-Lee / Lola Grant Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center Sports Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • April 30, 2009 • A9 Red Devils win, 7-2 by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi pair of late-game runs to edge Lancaster’s varsity base- Lancaster, 2-1, on Thursday ball team finally found its as the Devils fell to 1-2 in the first win of the season and it district and 1-7 overall. was in Northern Neck Dis- Despite a stellar perfor- trict play. mance on the mound by Buz- Ty Laws retired seven bat- zell, who gave up two hits ters, allowed four hits and and struck out 10 in a full walked five in five innings game, the Raiders scored off in a 7-2 win over Washington a couple of errors in their and Lee last Tuesday. final at-bat. Will Barrack relieved Laws, “We’ve had a lot of good giving up one hit and striking pitching performances over out five in two innings. the past couple of years,” said “It was a good team effort,” LHS coach Scotty George, said LHS coach Welby Saun- “but [Buzzell’s] against ders. “Instead of having hits Rappahannock was one of spread out, we finally scored the best.” back-to-back-to-back to help Lancaster was leading 1-0 us pull away.” in the top of the seventh Lancaster put together a with two outs and nobody string of hits in the fourth on base. Buzzell was up two inning to grab a big lead. strikes with no balls on the After reaching base on batter when the Devils com- an error in Lancaster’s first mitted back-to-back errors. at-bat, Shaq Harvey scored The tying run scored on a With no outs and no runs in the bottom of the seventh, Lancaster’s Carly Webb slides home on a squeeze play to score the on a fielder’s choice to give passed ball and Jacob Rob- winning run over Washington and Lee last Tuesday. The Eagles’ catcher, Alex Henderson, waits on the throw from pitcher the host Devils a 1-0 lead. erts scored the winning run Bailey Packett and LHS assistant coach Mickey Kendrick yells to Webb to hit the dirt. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi) Then Lancaster rallied in the on a base hit. fourth with five runs off four Barrack led Lancaster, hits and two walks to go up which had three hits in the 6-0. game. He went 2-for-3 with Lady Devils squeeze Eagles, 1-0 Chris Buzzell capped the a solo homer in the bottom of scoring for the Devils in the the second. by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi up the score. Lancaster 6, to score twice. fifth, coming home on an The Devils were scheduled A squeeze play that scored Shelton had two strikes on her Rappahannock 0 The Lady Devils are off to a RBI single by Barrack. to play Northumberland ear- Carly Webb with no outs in the when she laid down the bunt. She Jones pitched a one-hitter and 2-1 start in Northern Neck Dis- Harvey led Lancaster at the lier this week and will begin bottom of the seventh inning went 1-for-3 with a double and retired nine batters in a 6-0 shut- trict play. They will begin their plate, going 1-for-3 with two their second run through the decided the Lancaster-Washing- RBI to lead Lancaster at bat. out of Rappahannock last Thurs- second run through the district RBI. district next Tuesday, May ton and Lee softball game last The Lady Devils had only four day. Tuesday, May 5, when they host Rappahannock 2 5, when they host Essex at Tuesday. hits in the Northern Neck District N. Shelton went 2-for-3 with Essex at 5 p.m. at Dreamfi elds Dreamfields near Kilmar- outing. Webb went 2-for-3 with near Kilmarnock. Lancaster 1 Lancaster’s Nicole Shelton two doubles and Jones batted Rappahannock scored a nock at 7 p.m. hit a slow-rolling bunt back to the winning run and Jones was 2-for-3 with a double and run Eagles’ pitcher Bailey Packett 1-for-3. scored to lead Lancaster’s and Webb made the scramble to Jones threw a two-hitter, struck offense. home, scoring the only run of the out eight and walked two in a full Webb was 1-for-4 with two game for a 1-0 LHS win. game to get the win for Lancaster. runs scored and Nicole Crowther Webb had reached base on a Alex Henderson and Sara went 2-for-3 with a run scored. bunt and moved around to third Flickinger had the only hits for Danielle Shelton had a double, on a bunt by Takeia Jones to set W&L. drew a walk and was hit by a pitch Devils boot Indians, 4-1 by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Goal keeper Danny Haydon Scoreboard Lancaster High’s soccer team had 15 saves. Varsity baseball opened Northern Neck District Haydon fended off six shots Lancaster 7, W&L 2 play with a tie and a win last in a double-overtime 1-1 tie with Rappahannock 2, Lancaster 1 week. Rappahannock last Wednesday. JV baseball Stephen Blunt scored two Bishop had the one goal for Washington & Lee 12, Lancaster 1 goals and Colby Bishop and Lancaster. Varsity softball Hunter Gurley had one each as The Devils are now 2-2-2 and Lancaster 1, Washington & Lee 0 the varsity Devils beat Northum- will host Mathews in a make-up Lancaster 6, Rappahannock 0 berland, 4-1, Monday night. game Friday, May 1, and Essex Varsity soccer Gurley and Melvin Whitaker in a district game on Monday, Lancaster 1, Rappahannock 1 LHS junior varsity soccer team also recorded an assist each. May 4. Lancaster 4, Northumberland 1 From left, Lancaster High JV soccer team members are (front row) Brian Moody, Henry Upcoming Games Hull, Cassie Quick, Morgan Stickler, Cristina Syverson, Liza Carter, Nell Carter and Phillip Chilton Memorial golf Varsity baseball/softball Humphreys; (next row) TJ Morning, Mathew Bullis, Jimmy Merrick, Alex Syverson, Ashby (LHS home games at Lewis, Connor Ferrand, Jared Merrill, Zachary Bullis, Connor Flynn and coach Cabell West- tournament slated May 30 Dreamfi elds near Kilmarnock) brook. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi) Registration is open for the The tournament is named in May 5: Mary Ball Washington Museum memory of Catherine “Treenie” Essex at Lancaster (softball 5 Chilton, a founding member, p.m., baseball 7 p.m.) & Library’s (MBWM&L) 2009 May 7: annual Treenie Chilton Memo- devoted volunteer, and generous Lancaster at W&L (5 p.m.) Bluebird Trails rial Golf Tournament. benefactor of MBWM&L. She by Tom Teeples helped establish the Mary Ball JV baseball/softball The “4 Man Captain’s May 5: Choice” tournament will be Washington Museum & Library Lancaster at Essex The Northern Neck Audubon the last week so that we don’t week, 60+ eggs + 2 chickadee held May 30 at the Tartan Golf in 1958, and in 1978 she facili- May 7: Society monitors the bluebird have any surprises on checking eggs; this week, 73 eggs + 5 Club in Weems. Sign-in begins tated its growth by purchas- W&L at Lancaster trail at King Carter Golf Course. it. chickadee eggs. Last week 6 at 11 a.m. followed by a shot- ing and donating the Lancaster Varsity/JV soccer This is the fi fth week of monitor- Last week we reported 10 babies (revised); this week 10 gun start at noon. A $10,000 House building to provide addi- (JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.) ing. young. We must revise that babies. hole-in-one prize is offered. tional space for exhibits, collec- May 1: Thanks to Earline Walker and number. Last week it was raining The entry fee is $75 per tions, and administrative offi ces. Mathews at Lancaster Mac Green for assisting today. and in our rush, we did not get person, or $300 per team of four She died July 4, 2006. May 4: Each time we fi nd a nest with as close a look at the inhabited Pit Stop and includes greens fee, cart Proceeds will be used to sup- Essex at Lancaster new babies, the fi rst thing we do nests as we would normally get. and box lunch. The entry dead- port the daily operations of the May 6: is estimate their age. Since the Virginia Motor Speedway Some eggs did not hatch, so there April 25 results: line is May 13. Call 462-7280, museum and library, the growth Northumberland at Lancaster female adult does not incubate were two nests last week with Track Late models – Ben Bowie, or visit [email protected] for of its educational programs until all eggs are laid, the eggs all three young each for a total of fi rst; Davis Lipscombe, a registration form. Corporate and exhibits, and the continued (4 p.m.) hatch at the same time, or close six. There were four new babes May 6: second; Anthony Kincaid, sponsorship opportunities are preservation and maintenance to it. this week, so now we do have 10 third. of its historic buildings and col- Lancaster/Mathews at available at a variety of levels Northumberland We know the babes are seven young. Sprint cars – Kyle Pruitt, fi rst; from $75 to $750. lections. days old or less, because they The usual results at house spar- Daren Bolac, second; Eric were not here last week. Our data row purgatory; HS nest with two Keck, third. records tell us that. So, are they a eggs; destroyed same. Limited stock cars - James day old or fi ve days old? Why is Givens, fi rst; Sam Archer, The Fishing Line Today there are six completed second; Brett Adkins, third. By Capt. Billy Pipkin their age important? nests awaiting eggs, three nests May 2 races: Glad you asked. When the with young and 17 nests with a This allows the lure to be swim- (VMS is on Route 17 in Jamaica, Excitement is building among southward descent. This allows young are 12 to 13 days old total of 73 eggs plus fi ve chicka- eight miles north of Saluda. Pit anglers as fi shing improves daily. anglers to target them more ming in clean undisturbed (and beyond) they are becom- dee eggs. By next week we may gates open at 3 p.m.; spectator The water temperature is rising easily. water beyond the noise of your ing very active. Opening the nest have some fl edglings. Check gates open at 4 p.m. Track and has reached 58 degrees in The channel edges between the engines. box during this time may spook back next week. activities begin at 6:30 p.m.) the local bay waters. Smith Point Light and the yellow The fi rst week-and-a-half of them to fl edge early. So as we are Summary for this week: Last There will be no races May Bay waters were slow to rise SP Buoy south to the Northern the Maryland striped bass season making rounds, we constantly week, 24 completed nests; this 2, due to the NASCAR event this spring, but now the tempera- Neck reef are holding fi sh at this has gone well. From Solomons review the status of the box for week 26 completed nests. Last in Richmond. tures are suffi cient to promote time. Concentrate your efforts Island south to Point Lookout strong migration. to the shipping channels and its has been producing well. Many The Virginia trophy season edges. This is the corridor of days we have reached the limits ✵ RAPPAHANNOCK ALMANAC ✵ begins for striped bass Friday. travel for the migrating fi sh. within the fi rst hour of fi shing. There are good numbers of these The preferred method for Sizes are ranging from 32 inches White Stone/Grey’s Point Tides, Sun, & Moon – May, 2009 fi sh migrating down the rivers catching these large specimens up to 46 inches in length with ^ 5/1^ ^ 5/01^ ^ 5/5^ ^ 5/05^ and southward out of upper will be trolling. Small 10-inch a few exceptions on the upper Fri 5/1 Moonset 1:52 High 5:20 1.6’ Tue 5/5 Moonset 3:51 Low 3:37 0.1’ Maryland waters. Scattered umbrella rigs with a single drop end. The really good news is Sunrise 6:10 Low 12:06 0.1’ Sunrise 6:06 High 9:28 1.5’ schools are heading outbound has been productive this spring that nearly all of the females Moonrise 12:16 High 5:54 1.4’ Moonrise 4:46 Low 3:48 0.0’ 1st Q. - 4:44 H Sunset 7:56 l Sunset 8:00 High 9:54 1.7’ from the Potomac River. Mary- as have Andrus parachute lures are returning from the spawning ^ 5/2^ ^ 5/02^ ^ 5/6^ ^ 5/06^ land waters continue to hold the rigged in tandem. We have sold grounds. I am expecting good Sat 5/2 Moonset 2:27 Low 12:20 0.1’ Wed 5/6 Moonset 4:17 Low 4:32 0.0’ main rockfi sh population deep in far more individual parachutes at spawning results this season. Sunrise 6:09 High 6:25 1.5’ Sunrise 6:04 High 10:19 1.4’ their grasp. With huge numbers Ingram Bay Marina’s tackle shop Croaker continue to move up Moonrise 1:27 Low 1:05 0.1’ Moonrise 5:51 Low 4:35 0.0’ i Sunset 7:57 High 7:00 1.5’ m Sunset 8:01 High 10:42 1.7’ of fi sh still lingering as far north this spring than in years past. the Rappahannock and Potomac. ^ 5/3^ ^ 5/03^ ^ 5/7^ ^ 5/07^ as Annapolis, we should fi nd that We’ve been having luck with The bay waters are holding these Sun 5/3 Moonset 2:57 Low 1:30 0.1’ Thu 5/7 Moonset 4:45 Low 5:22 0.0’ our spring trolling season will tandem parachute rigs. Good fi sh as well. They have been Sunrise 6:08 High 7:30 1.5’ Sunrise 6:03 High 11:06 1.4’ last well into June. success is being realized with holding to the channels both in Moonrise 2:35 Low 2:03 0.1’ Moonrise 6:55 Low 5:20 0.0’ j Sunset 7:58 High 8:03 1.6’ n Sunset 8:02 High 11:27 1.8’ There is a creel limit of one both white and chartreuse colors. the bay and while traveling up ^ 5/4^ ^ 5/04^ ^ 5/8^ ^ 5/08^ fi sh per person with a 32-inch Sometimes I will place a white river. At dusk you can fi nd croak- Mon 5/4 Moonset 3:25 Low 2:36 0.1’ Fri 5/8 Moonset 5:16 Low 6:07 0.0’ minimum size limit in Virginia. 9-inch shad on a chartreuse para- ers up to two pounds feeding in Sunrise 6:07 High 8:32 1.5’ Sunrise 6:02 High 11:49 1.4’ Maryland regulations require chute. This contrast in color often the shallows in and around piers Moonrise 3:41 Low 2:57 0.1’ Moonrise 7:59 Low 6:03 0.0’ these fi sh to be over 28 inches results in better catches. and wharfs. Squid, bloodworm k Sunset 7:59 High 9:01 1.6’ o Sunset 8:02 Most of the fi sh that are and shrimp are all working for in length. The Old Dominion Corrections High Low Height coming across the rails have these fi sh. PM times are in boldface type. also limits catches to one fi sh per Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% person. been found at less than 25 feet of Good luck fi shing this week Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. Great Wicomico River Light +0:30 +0:20 76% © Panbo 2009 ([email protected]) I would recommend fi sh- depth. Regardless of how deep and always remember, we do this Smith Point Light +1:01 +0:44 86% ing the bay waters outside the the water is where you are fi sh- for fun! Potomac River mouth. Between ing, the striped bass are hanging “Nothing can bring you peace buoys 64 and 72 is a popular cor- in the upper water table. They but yourself.” –Ralph Waldo ridor for the fi sh to travel. are often, especially during the Emerson Here in the Commonwealth, morning hours, located in the Until next week, fair winds. The Record Online Visit us at: www.chesapeakeboatbasin.com my recommendation is to start fi rst 10 feet of depth. These fi sh ( Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and Serving the Northern Neck Toll Free 877-482-4287- Local 804-435-3110 fi shing between Smith Point and also spook easily so when pos- operates Capt. Billy’s Charter the cut channel. This site “bottle sible, place your lures out 150 Service and Ingram Bay Marina www.rrecord.com necks” the fi sh into a relatively to 300 feet behind your boat or in Wicomico Church. 580-7292 , Your online avenue for local news narrow channel area during their enlist the help of planer boards. ingrambaymarina.com.) 1686 Waverly Ave. Kilmarnock, VA
Proof (delivered as .pdf file) Printed: 8/9/2008 Page: 55 A10 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • April 30, 2009 Audubon to look at birds of paradise LEARN TO SAIL The Northern Neck Audu- with bon Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Grace Epis- PREMIER SAILING copal Church in Klmarnock. John Spahr will present a pro- gram on birds of paradise and SCHOOL adventures in New Guinea. At The Tides New Guinea is the world’s largest tropical island and har- • Adult small boat courses - learn to sail a sunfi sh! bors an array of cultures and a • US Sailing Keelboat certifi cate courses for adults wealth of natural history. It is home to many species of plants • Week long courses for children throughout the summer and animals, including more • New boat sales - we are your local Laser Performance dealer than 700 species of birds. Thirty-eight of the world’s 43 for Sunfi sh, Lasers, Optimists etc. & parts and dollies species of birds of paradise live in New Guinea. Spahr, on trips Tel: 804.438.9300 www.premiersailing.com to New Guinea in 2005 and 2008, has studied these birds in some depth and will share his knowledge in a visual and informative presentation. Spahr serves on the board of Coastal Virginia Wildlife Opening day at the ballpark Observatory and is immediate The Northumberland Little League opened its season last Saturday with a ceremony that past president of the Virginia On included players from the Chesapeake League men’s baseball teams of 1946-1956. Merrill Society of Ornithology. Barton Jr. threw the first pitch for the Kinsale team. SATURDAY MAY 9 Bridge (Also June 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12) Results Six tables of duplicate bridge AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE were in play at the Woman’s Sponsored by Club of White Stone April 16. Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries Winners north/south were first, Judy Peifer and Virginia Flotilla 33 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering Adair; and second, Cynthia a full one day Safe Boating course that meets Birdsall and Arden Durham. Virginia’s new Boating Education Law requiring a Winners east/west were Safe Boating Certificate. first, Joy Straughan and Helen Kinne; and second, (tie) Bar- Class to be held at Lancaster Commuity bara Hubbard and Carolyn Library Reed and Grace Nagel and Iris Panzetta. School St, Kilmarnock 8 AM – 5 PM Five tables of bridge were Course is co-sponsored by the Coast Guard in play at the Woman’s Club of White Stone April 27. Auxiliary and the Department of Game and Winners north/south were Inland Fisheries www.dgif.virginia.gov). first, Dianne Monroe and Babs Murphy; and second, Judy For information or to enroll in the course Peifer and Virginia Adair. contact Don Gallagher at (804) 435-2084 or Winners east/west were first, Peggy Dent and Terry Carter; [email protected] and second, Betty Fay Lewis Hearing Impaired (804) 367-1278 (V/TDD) Teams from t-ball to the majors were represented during the opening ceremony includ- and Ginger Klapp. ing these youngest players on the Diamondback team sponsored by Silco. (Photos by Reid The next bridge for this Pierce Armstrong) group is Wednesday, May 6, at 1 p.m. Club to sponsor Cobia • Raymarine • Keywest • Triumph • Sailfi sh • Carolina Skiff • Stumpnocker Hydra-Sports • Honda Marine • Everglades • Yamaha • Crest Pontoons NRA Youth Day The Rappahannock Pistol and Spring Boat & Electronics Show Rifle Club will conduct its annual NRA Youth Day May 16 from May 1st, 2nd & 3rd at 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the club range on Blueberry Point Road near White Stone. Marine Electronics of Hartfi eld This National Rifle Associa- tion program is an instructional 804-776-9802 shooting program for youth ages Rt. 33 • 11007 General Puller Hwy. 12 to 17, explained club president Barry L. Kennedy. The program Hartfi eld, VA will feature training in the safe Signing with ODU Signing with VSU handling of rifles, pistols and Zach Hall, a Northumber- Lancaster High senior shotguns under the guidance of C140 Widescreen land High School senior Takeia Jones has signed a NRA-certified instructors and who won the 2008-09 letter of intent for a four- accomplished competitive shoot- ers. The training will concentrate Brown’s Marine state Group A golf cham- year scholarship to play 804-776-6365 pionship in a playoff, has softball at NCAA Division on the fundamentals of shooting 804-443-2573 signed a letter of intent for II Virginia State University in a safe, relaxed, and fun-filled a four-year scholarship to in Petersburg. The daugh- environment, he added. 804-453-3611 play golf at Old Domin- ter of Racheal and Derek A parent or legal guardian ion University in Norfolk. Jones of Kilmarnock, Jones must accompany the participant. Hall, who is also a Region has played varsity softball The fee for lunch is $5 per person, A and Northern Neck Dis- for four years for the Lady including adults. The club will Special trict crown holder, is the Devils. She plans to major supply all required equipment, son of Tamara and Andy in engineering. including hearing and eye protec- Event Hall of Reedville. He plans tion, firearms and ammunition. Pricing! to major in sports manage- Advance registration is ment. Old Dominion Uni- Photos by required. To register, contact Also attending: versity is a NCAA Division Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Roger at 580-9738, Barry at 435- II school. 2909, or [email protected]. East Coast Boat Lifts • Sea Tow • U.S.C.G Auxiliary
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For Display, Classified & Directory Stripers compete Advertising, Call 435-1701 in national meet Nine swimmers from the The Stripers fi nished 16th Northern Neck Family YMCA of 48 combined teams, with Stripers masters team par- 210 points, according to coach We h av e money to lend. ticipated in the recent YMCA Kathryn Gregory. They col- National Championship Swim lected 52 medals, including Meet in Ft. Lauderdale. The three second places, seven event hosted 651 competitors thirds and 13 fourths, and ages 18 to 85, and saw 282 made 24 personal record times. records broken. Medals and points are awarded Former Olympian Rowdy for places fi rst to eighth. • Since 1930, Bank of Lancaster Gaines set new U.S. Masters The overall meet winner, records for the 50-, 100- and Sarasota, fi elded 177 swim- has been helping its communities 200-yard freestyle in the 50 to mers, followed by Broward 54 age group. Gaines also led a County, with 82 members, in grow and prosper. freestyle clinic. second place. • We are safe, sound and strong, with Lions plan golf tournament over $50 million to lend and invest in The Lancaster County Lions be $65 per person or $260 per Club will hold its annual fund- team. The deadline for registra- the communities we serve. raising golf tournament May 20 tion is May 16. at the Tartan Course in Weems. Check-in time will be 11:30 Proceeds support various a.m. Lunch will be provided charitable programs such as at noon followed by a shotgun providing eye exams and eye- start at 1 p.m. Prizes will be glasses to those who can’t awarded in various categories. afford them. Teams and hole sponsors are The tournament is open to welcome. To register, call Lion men and women. The fee will Mac Conway at 435-1045. So contact one of our residential lending specialists, while interest rates are at historic lows, for your construction or permanent financing…because we have money to lend!
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C US systems available LISTED LISTED The Rappahannock Pistol and Scott and Cheryl Duff and Tartan Golf Club When the power goes out, depend on GUARDIANModels available Home 7 - 40 kW Rifle Club will offer the fourth David and Kay Craven of the the Monday Play Day winners for Standby generators OVERto supply automatic45 BOATSNatural back-up gas TO or LPpower vapor BE AUCTIONED • Fully automatic annual Women on Target Program April 27 were first, (tie) Ed Bunch Mothershead Neck area plan to and Randy Meadows; third, Herb • Permanently installed May 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. host the fourth annual Rappah- even when you’reSOME not there. OF THE BOATS TO BE AUCTIONED: Hammock; fourth, Charlie Armfield; • Runs off home's fuel at the club range at 640 Blueberry hannock Rivah Regatta May 2 fifth, Wayne Graves; and sixth, (tie) • Fully automatic Point Road near White Stone. and 3. This is a beach catamran Les Cashwell, C.T. 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Campers ages 9 to 13 are For LTG, Joan Bowles rolled a 325 set We'll37’ Allied keepPrincess -the 1976 lights20’ on Sportcraft for you.- 1987 welcome. The fee of $170 covers n Croaker tourney with games of 114, 103 and 108 and meals, lodging, programming The sixth annual Tappahan- Jean Reynolds bowled a 309 set. When8’ Pelican the power Paddle goes out, boatsdepend on- 2 GUARDIAN 16’ Canoe lights on for you. D&L Doc n’ Divas won two games When the power goes out, depend and a bus ride to and from camp. nock Rotary Croaker Fishing against R. P. Waller when Beverly Homer Standbyefre generatorsShMent for automaticS will back-up be Sold bY the keY Club Camp scholarships are available. Tournament will be held May 16. Benson bowled a 309 set with games power 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. on GUARDIAN Home Standby#1 Selling Home Standby Generator! This is an over-night camp The largest croaker pays $1,500, of 103 and 108. 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Rappahannock between the Yeatman’s Forklift won two games This Time n Norris Bridge at White Stone and against the Wal-Mart Rollers when PROTECTION Church tournament the Downing Bridge at Tappahan- Betty Steffey bowled a 348 set with i wanT someThing We’ll keep the The Church of the Visitation nock. Entry fee is $125 per boat. games of 110 and 142. Mary York HOURS Benefit Golf Tournament will rolled a 124 game in a 320 set. Alma We'll keep the lights on for you. To register, call 514-4819, or visit be held May 1 at the Piankatank George had a 308 set with games of A DAY bigcroaker.com. 104 and 107. Kathryn Deihl bowled When the power goes out, depend on GUARDIAN 24 lights on for you. River Golf Course in Hartfield. games of 111 and 118. For the Wal- 365 DAYS A YEAR The registration fee per player is n Pawprints tourney Mart Rollers, Sandra Evans rolled Home Standby generators for automatic back-up When the power goes out, depend $75. 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MAS9-441-87904-4.indd 1 4/23/09 1:36:11 PM Business Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • April 30, 2009 • A13 Business First Fridays Briefs events will ■ Arthritis program begin May 1 The Northern Neck Middle The fourth season of Kilmar- Peninsula Telehealth Con- nock’s First Friday Walkabouts sortium will sponsor a free will begin May 1 at 5 p.m. on “Arthritis and Physical Activ- Main Street. ity” broadcast May 6 from 10 “This year we are proud to be to 11 a.m. The program will be under the umbrella of the Kilmar- presented by Pam Lane MPH, a nock Chamber of Commerce,” senior health educator with the said chairman Hilton Snowdon. Three Rivers Health District. “Thanks to Wal-Mart sponsoring The program will be offered the entertainment this year, the at the Lancaster County Health Little Big Band will kick off the Department, Richmond County Store staff recognized season. The Walkabout headquar- Health Department, Gloucester Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce president Fred Burke ters has moved to West Church Vacuum andCleaner County Health Department and congratulates Walgreeens’ store manager Miriam Polischuk- Street where, in addition to the The Meadows. To register, call major entertainment, children’s Andrea Fricke at 443-6286. Sawtschenko last week. She accepted the April Employee of the Month certifi cate and fl owers from Rappahannock activities will be held and vendor Lamp Repairs ■ Free legal services Florist on behalf of all the store’s employees. The chamber, tables will be set up.” Also a supply of accessories instead of picking just one employee of the month, gave the “We wanted to give parents John R. Rellick of Rappahan- Contact Northern Neck Office Equipment nock Legal Services will be at title to all of the store’s 17 employees, including its manag- an opportunity to have their chil- First Baptist Church, 3585 Court- ers. The Kilmarnock Walgreens will celebrate its fi rst year dren participate in activities while 804-435-1698 anniversary with food, prize giveaways and family activities they enjoy the entertainment. The house Road, in Heathsville from 33 N. Main St. Kilmarnock 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7, May 21, Saturday, May 16. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi) activities and entertainment will June 4, June 18 and July 9 to meet be in the same place,” said chil- with persons from Northumber- dren’s activity chairman Susan land and Lancaster counties seek- Pittman.” ing free legal services. Boat show and sales “Kilmarnock merchants have Although walk-ins will be realized what an attraction First served, it is preferred that appli- Fridays have become. In spite cants contact the Tappahannock event to open Friday of the economic diffi culties, a offi ce in advance at 443-9393 or Deltaville Dealer Days will used boats, in proximity to each number of businesses have made 1-800-572-3094 to determine eli- return May 2 and 3. Tartan other,” said Norton’s Yacht sales signifi cant contributions. In addi- gibility for services and reserve an C & C of Virginia, Norton’s manager Carolyn Shmalen- tion to Wal-Mart, Donahue Prop- appointment time. Yacht Sales, Gratitude Yachting berger. “Deltaville is gearing erties has provided chairs, tables Center, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, up for the weekend with a and tents for attendees. W.F. Booth ■ Business plan Brown’s Marine and Annapolis warm ‘southern bay’ welcome & Son and the Rappahannock A business plan workshop will Yacht Sales South will host the for those who come to visit Record are also major sponsors,” be held May 19 and 21 from 6 to combined weekend sales event. the sailing capital of the bay Snowdon said. 8:30 p.m. at the Northern Neck Dealerships will be open from (move over Annapolis).” Planning District Commission 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Satur- There will be a grand prize Nursery to host offi ce complex at 457 Main Street day and Sunday and will show drawing for a $4,000 Moor- in Warsaw. The fee is $60. new and used boats. Refresh- ings Charter in the British container Pre-registration and payment ments will be available. Virgin Isles. Brochures will are required by May 14. To reg- “This is the second spring be available at retail shops gardening ister, call the Rappahannock that Deltaville boat dealerships throughout the village with workshop Region Small Business Develop- have worked together to pres- Deltaville Dealer Days infor- Port Urbanna Grill ment Center at 333-0286 or 800- ent a mega open house, with 15 mation, a list of the dealer- On May 16, Greenpoint Nurs- 524-8915. new boat lines and numerous ships and a map. ery in Lively will host a series of Fun Waterfront Dining workshops featuring local land- ■ Starting a business scape designer, Kathy Brooks. $8.95 Dinner Special Sunday–Thursday The Rappahannock Region Participants will be able to Small Business Development create their own container, using Center in Warsaw will offer First a combination of fl owers, vegeta- Reservations Recommended Steps to Starting a Small Business bles and herbs, said owner Bonnie 758-1221 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 7 at the Williams. Pots can be purchased Northern Neck Planning District at the nursery or individuals can Commission offi ce complex. bring a personal favorite to fi ll Dinner: Monday – Sunday Pre-registration is required by with a selection of plants, pleasing Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday May 1. The fee is $30. Contact both the eye and the taste buds. 333-0286, 800-524-8915 or email There will be three separate ses- Taco Tuesdays 3–6 p.m. [email protected]. sions, at 10 a.m, noon and 2 p.m. Karaoke Thursday 8 p.m. Each workshop will last about 30 ■ Vendors needed minutes, said Williams. Brooks Weekend Breakfast 7–11 a.m. Fairfi elds United Methodist will guide each group through the Women will hold a huge yard sale principles of container gardening, 25 Cross St. • Dozier’s Port Urbanna May 16 on the church grounds and make suggestions as to suc- Town Center Marina in Burgess, beginning at 7 a.m. Concert support cessful combinations of shape, Space is available for rent at $10, Chesapeake Bank recently made a donation to the Friends color and form. Participants will or $15 including a table. Dona- of Belle Isle Music by the River concert series for 2009. The then be able to select plants from Residential & Commercial tions also will be accepted for concerts will begin May 16 with the Gurleys. Concerts con- the range available at the nursery. the church table. To rent a space, tinue throughout the summer. From left are Tony Callaghan In 2008, Greenpoint Nursery or schedule pickup for donations, of the Friends, Thomas Richardson of Chesapeake Bank and moved from Kilmarnock’s Main call Shelby at 580-5405 or Marga- Bob Fox of the Friends. Street to the tree-shaded lawns ret at 453-7614. adjacent to “The Perfect Touch” Custom Drapes & Accessories There also will be a bake sale on Route 3 in Lively. Nursery and North Carolina-style pork owners Bill Bonnell and Williams Upholstery, Headboards, Dust Ruffles, barbecue sold by the sandwich or Color and nature well plan to offer a series of workshops Bedding & Window Treatments platter. For takeout, place orders throughout the summer. with Wayne at 453-2631. represented at gallery Pre-registration, with selec- tion of time slot and a $10 fee, • All size round tables • All fabrics The paintings of Don Ken- RAL’s annual exhibition. is required for the container gar- • All size chair cushions • All linings nedy and David Zuck graced Over the last 30 years, Zuck dening workshop. The nursery the windows of the Studio has studied and painted the will have soil (organic and non- • All foams any size • Shredded foam Gallery in Kilmarnock during mountains, fi elds, and water- organic), annuals, perennials, April. ways of Virginia. His work is herbs, vegetables and additional • Goose feathers & down inserts Kennedy, an active member part of many major corporate pots available and will offer a 10 of the Rappahanock Art collections. He is represented percent discount on all purchases • Neck rolls & bolsters • Table covers League (RAL) for more than by Foxhall Gallery in Wash- to those pre-registered. To regis- 20 years, enjoys experimenting ington, D.C.; Hanson Gallery ter, call 462-0220, or email green- No Job Too Small or Large • Free Estimates with color and likes to paint a in Knoxville, Tenn; The Art [email protected]. Participants will range of subjects. He has won a Group Gallery in Mount Jack- have the chance to win a Sangu number of awards for his work, son; and The Studio Gallery in Kaku Japanese maple. Refresh- Jeanette Barker 804-580-6140 including several ribbons at the Kilmarnock. ments will be served.
One-man show The Studio Gallery’s First Hot Food Selection Waffl e Station Friday reception May 1 will Cream of Asparagus With Assorted mark the opening of a one- Mother’s Day Brunch man show by Gloucester Soup Toppings artist/scientist Maynard at the Tides Inn Classic Eggs Benedict and Flavored Syrups Nichols entitled, “Climate The arrival of Mother’s Day really with Hollandaise Change.” The 30 paint- heralds the start of the warmer months. ings are both abstract and The Tides Inn features its spectacular Mother’s Day Applewood Smoked Carving Station realistic and all touch on aspects of climate change. Brunch on Sunday May 10th from 11.00am to 2:30pm Bacon and Featuring: The exhibit will remain at priced at $45.00 plus tax & gratuity for adults and Surry Sausage Bourbon Glazed Ham the gallery in Kilmarnock $22.50 plus tax & gratuity for children Radiatore Pasta with with Stone Ground throughout May. 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(804) 435- 7705 or 1-800-378-2165. A14 From the front Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • April 30, 2009 Students display more than 1,400 works of art KILMARN OCK—The Lan- Alesha Ball (2), Alex Nelson, Porch Rockers • Gliders caster County Public Schools Essense Noel, Dwayne Ball, John Windmills • Adirondack Mark Burbach, Liza Carter, Jame- 19th annual Spring Art Show kah Nickens, Summer Owens, Chairs • Wishing Wells was held April 25 and 26 at Cheyenne Cooke and Keondra Lighthouses • Mailboxes Lancaster Middle in Kilmar- Jenkins. Wagon Wheels • Arbors nock. Also, Forrest Dannewitz, Skylar Wheelbarrows • Swings Dixon, Trey Fisher, Tahj Hodges, More than 1,400 works of art Noah Hook, Skyler Martin, Moira Water Pumps • Bridges were on display for judging by Hull, DeVonya Johnson, Eddie Victorian Swings • Tables local artists and Rappahannock Kellum, Alleyah Russell, Tess (804) 642-6461 • Gloucester Point Water troughs • A-Frames Art League (RAL) members Thomas (2), Rodesha Veney, Vile- sha Waller (2) and Summer Wood. Anne and Johnny Hayes, Pat Lancaster High students winning Ramey and Molly Wroth. awards for mixed media work are Tenth-grader Natalie Jackson first, Jessica White; second, Natalie eatley • All types of and fourth-grader Mary Frere Jackson; and third, Emma Hand. eatley won Best In Show awards. Lancaster High students winning B cabinets awards for canvass work are first, Lancaster Primary students win- ustom Jessica White; second, Emma ustom • Custom ning awards include Cameron Hand; and third, Natalie Jackson. C Arnett, Darryl Armstrong, Jordan Lancaster High students winning C Corian Abbott (2), Savannah Eppihimer (2), awards for three-dimensional work abinets Brooke Elbourn, Johnny Brandom , are first, Zul Enkhsaikhan; second, abinets Counters Karli Brandom, Olivia Brocklebank, C Since 1986 Ariel Mahoney; and third, Melissa Ashaunti Ball (2), Andrew Bur- C Schomer. • Laminate and rell, Kayla Bromley, Alyssa Booth, Honorable mention winners are Zul Santese Ball, QVontae Blue, Andre Enkhsaikhan (2), Natalie Jackson all woods Brown, Matthew Brocklebank, (4), Genevieve Campanula, Matt “Quality is our Business” Aniya Baker and Infinity Butler. Christopher, Jackie Dawson(2), • Designing Also, Trevor Barksdale, U’Nequia Chase Graves(3), Matt Grigsby, Baker (2), Caleb Bryan, Addison Ariel Hawkins, Tyesha Harvey, Mar- Available Burrell, Hailey Banes, Sheridan lene Logan(2), Dylan Labbie, Will 1281 Good Luck Rd. Ford, Andy Farmer, KaShya John- Kesner, Collin Keyser, Ruth Murray, Kilmarnock son, Broheim Jackson, Denzel Ariel Mahoney, Ryan Morgan, Johnson, Abria Jackson, QueenA- Daniel Rasmussen, Lindsay Ran- 435-2709 sia Croxton, Jessie Cumberledge dolph, Carly Webb, Chelsea Tolbert , Rachel Clarke, BreAnna Curry, and Mint Songthumjitti Brian Carter, Spencer Crittenden, Winners of the Art Teachers Choice Bryanna Crabb, Hannah Chance, Awards for all grades are first, Carly Demetria Carter, Lex Cassedy and Webb; second, Eric Brooks; and Quantik Gray. third, Heather Smith. Additional Also, Emily Gill, Kayla George, Eliz- recipients are Eden Conner (2), abeth Ketner, Madison Davis (3), Natalie Jackson, Belanda Jessup, Weather refl ections Hailey Donovan, Deston Davenport, Mint Songthumjitti, Carly Webb, Latney Hodges (2), Danny Hinson, Chelsea Palmer, Forrest Dannewitz, If the weather of late has seemed wetter than normal, it Jacob Hudnall (2), Jamie Howard, Bradley Hudson, Brooke Hudnall, has been. April saw some 4.5 inches of rain, compared Thomarrow Hardy, Brooke Hayden, Trevor Jackson, Tiffany Ross, Tyler David Hall, Xavier Hudnall, Kayona Stephens, Vilesha Waller, Cam- to a normal April rainfall of 2.5 inches, according to Laws , Shelby Lewis, Destin Lee, Heathsville records posted online at Weather Under- eron Hunter, William Clarke, Wyatt Jack Le (2), Erin McClain (3), McCranie, Kendall Anderson, McK- ground. But the annual precipitation average is only Kayla McLeod, John McClain and enzie Hathaway, Matthew Haydon, slightly above normal, checking in at 10.21 inches com- Leighten McCranie (2). Dejwan Muse, Leighten McCranie, Also, Zaire Nickens, Dwight Nick- Kaeli McGrath, Carlos Norris, pared to a normal rainfall to date of about 9 inches. All ens, Kylil Nickens, Eternity Noel, that rain turned this Reedville sidewalk into a refl ect- Nathan Spiers, Ashaunti Ball and Jaquan Veney, Kayla Veney, Shampane Redmond. ing pool for the garden tour last Wednesday. Saturday’s Amaya Veney, Shampane Red- Lancaster art teachers thanked soaring temperatures of 95 degrees dried up everything mond, Dynasty Rich, Javian Rob- RAL art show coordinator Mary- inson, Kennon Roop, Kayla Oren, Grafton Yagel, RAL artists and however, and broke the previous record of 93 degrees Grace Oren (2), Ashanace Smith, set in 1960. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) judges Johnny Hayes, Anne Kemonte Smith, Katelin Seaver, Hayes, Pat Ramey and Molly Christian Sutton, Nathan Spiers (2), Wroth. Rappahannock Art League Ashleigh Sanford, Malaysia Smith, and Rappahannock Foundation for Keith Gaskins, Derrick Wood and the Arts who funded every part of ▼ Ebony Williams. this event, Zul Enkhsaikhan, Mint Swine fl u . . . . (continued from page A1) Also, Rashiem Weldon, Derionte Songthumjitti, LMS art students, Wood, Hannah Wilmer, Rachel Patrick McCranie, Robin Blake, is also extending and enhancing Dr. Remley said the current Woolard (2), Michael Ward, Kaylyn Renee Tadlock, Beth Moore, its seasonal fl u tracking program swine infl uenza outbreak is Perkins, Camryn Pittman, Mat- Lynette Robinson, Kathy Diehl, and thew Pall, Zachary Pane, Britney fourth- and fifth-grade teachers, to ensure that any confi rmed caused by a virus not previously Thomas (2), Harmony Taylor, McK- cases are promptly reported and seen in humans or animals. and principals Craig Kauffman and enzie Thomas, Blake Smith, Kend- Patricia Means. tracked. “Symptoms of swine fl u are ahl Surber, Brooke Spring, Trequan “I share the concerns of health similar to those of seasonal Smith, Amanda Steensma, Emilie Webster (2), Gwen Whichard, offi cials at home and abroad fl u and typically include fever, Sydney Price, Lucas Pittman, Talia regarding swine infl uenza,” said cough, sore throat, nasal conges- Pena, Angel Perkins, Tyreese Taylor Gov. Kaine. “Virginia is work- tion and runny nose. Additional and Nicholas Grenier. ing in close partnership with symptoms may include diar- Lancaster Middle students winning awards for two-dimensional work the Centers for Disease Control rhea, vomiting, headache, chills in fourth and fifth grades are first, and Prevention (CDC) and other and fatigue,” she said. Suzy Davila; second, Haley Pease; federal agencies as well as other Persons with swine fl u are and third, Skylar Dixon. states, including those in the contagious for up to seven days Honorable mention winners are Hailey Pease, Donovan Gregory, National Capitol Region. Our 35 after the onset of illness and Trevon Henderson, Wyatt McCranie, National Day of Prayer health districts across the state, possibly longer if they are still Nadia Moss, Abby Nelson, Ray- which have been active partici- symptomatic. quan Ball, Austin Sheets, Jamesha Thursday, May 7 pants in our planning exercises, The CDC and the scientifi c Thompson, Tess Thomas, Vilesha Waller, Tyler Williams, Laura Stick- are working closely with their community are still learning ler, Bailey Elbourn, Deandre Wade, local communities.” more about this new virus. Jamehah Nickens, Kanijah Waters, Kilmarnock Baptist Church John Mark Burbach and Eddie Kellum. Open for prayer 9 a.m.-3p.m. Lancaster Middle students winning awards for two-dimensional work in sixth, seventh and eighth grades Come and pray for our nation. are first, Christina Bagnall; second, Jessica Freeman; and third, Liza Carter. Honorable mention winners are Ivory Ball, Jared Blake, Batiyah Coleman, Jordan Cook, Chey- Sponsored by the Friends of enne Cooke, Kelsey Clarke, Casey Clarke, Trey Fisher, Jerry Frazier Lancaster Community Library (2), Ryan Clayton, Ka’Shay Fra- zier, Renee Foster, Noah Hook (2), Katherine Keyser (2), Will Kellum, Thomas Lackert, JaQwanda Norris, Taj Smith, Jonathan Seal, Bianca Stone, Hannah Smith (2), Shaw- nessey Sutton, Tyler Tomlin, Rode- sha Veney and Natalie Whay. Lancaster Middle students winning awards for three-dimensional work in fourth through eighth grades are first, Alexandra Clayton; second, Vilesha Waller; and third, Nash McManus, Honorable mention winners are ▼ Supervisors . . . . (contnued from page A1) Arlene L. Spencer would place Please run in next week’s RRecord & Southside Sentinel & thea nexthome on a 0.5-acre parcel on Buzzards Neck Road. week (April 23rd & 30th) BOOTH’S Consideration docket Also put in Upcoming Events. On the supervisors’ consid- LANDSCAPING CO. eration docket are a request to Glo Engle @435-1345 purchase reconditioned elec- tronic polling booths, approval Lancaster Lawn Community & G ardenLibrary worLd of a pump and haul permit for RAK’s restaurant in Lancaster and consent of a FEMA Hazard Spring Tree Blowout Sale Mitigation Plan. Buy 1 tree at regular price, get a second tree of equal or lesser value for half price! Underage drinking % prevention class 20 off all Trees & Shrubs scheduled May 18 (does not apply to half price special) Total landscape installation and maintenance available. A Town Hall meeting on pre- We sell and install flag poles. Installation of block venting underage drinking will retaining walls are our speciality. be held at 6:15 p.m. May 18 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at We also install sidewalk and patio pavers. 15th and F St. in West Point. HCelebrity FenCeH Pre-registration is required. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Visit the display area at our Garden Center to see the largest selection of fencing in the area: Register at rvuc.com, or con- tact Clarence M. Burrell Jr. at H Wood Fencing of all types 843-4643, or bigpapa1953@ H Vinyl rail, picket and privacy fences hotmail.com. The meeting will H Ornamental aluminum fencing be conducted in partnership with the Rural Virginia United Gift certificates available. Coalition, Prevention Services Open Mon. - Sat. 9-5 • 804-435-2800 Division of the Middle Pen- 85 N. Main St., Kilmarnock insula-Northern Neck Com- Plenty of parking on Brent Street and in the rear. munity Services Board and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.