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Thursday, August 28, 2008 • Kilmarnock, Virginia • Ninety-first Year • Number 47 • Three Sections • 50¢ Planning commission and developer closer to terms on subdivision by Alex Haseltine ating their presentations. LANCASTER—The county Jones made reference to planning commission again several amenities, such as a last week tabled a request from botanical garden and walking Confederate Interests LLC for trails Donofrio had offered as a change of zoning district incentives for approval of the classification for a 740-acre plan. He expressed concern parcel near Kilmarnock. It was that none of these features had the third time the request has yet been outlined in writing been discussed. and requested that Donofrio Developer David Donofrio include a letter with a packet brought a team of three experts to be submitted to the com- to address the commission mission prior to the September Thursday regarding the con- meeting. struction of water and waste Commissioner Bob Smart treatment facilities for the pro- said he was “a lot more com- posed 600-unit development. fortable” with the proposed Danny Hatch of Dominion development after hearing the Soil Science in Fredericksburg three experts speak. He added spoke on soil quality within that receiving letters outlining the proposed development their findings would add “that and assured the commission final element of comfort.” that there would be sufficient Donofrio initially expressed drainage to accommodate the hesitance to provide a letter necessary septic systems. outlining the specific amenities “As a soil scientist, I feel to the proposed development. very confident that we have the “When I say ‘botanical soil out there to make this proj- garden’ is the next question ect happen,” said Hatch. going to be how many plants Raymond Freeland, a septic are going to be in it?” Historic bridge crossing attracts some 25 vintage autos system specialist from Freder- He subsequently agreed, Mary Brill drives her 1958 Cadillac El Dorado across the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge in a procession of icksburg, outlined the specif- saying he would have such a classic and antique automobiles last Saturday. The procession was part of Bridge Fest held in White Stone to cel- ics of the proposed wastewater letter drafted “if that’s what it’s ebrate the 50th anniversary of the bridge. More photos appear on page A16 and at rrecord.com. (Photo by Alex treatment facilities. He com- going to take.” Haseltine) pared the proposed treatment Among other agenda items, plants to larger municipal the commission tabled a public facilities, only a “miniature” hearing on a rezoning request version. from Helen Edwards of Brett Prillaman, a repre- Route 200 near White Stone. sentative of Sydnor Hydro of Edwards is seeking com- Lancaster supervisors Richmond, addressed the issue mercial (C-1) designation for of water supply. He described her .64-acre residential (R-1) post September agenda a system of three to four wells parcel to establish a real estate tapping into the Potomac office. Edwards was unable LANCASTER—The board board will address the consensus group aquifers, capable of sup- to attend the hearing due to a of supervisors will meet August docket, including the approval plying the development with boating accident involving her 28 in the Lancaster County Gen- of the minutes from the July 31 500,000 gallons of water daily. husband. eral District courtroom. meeting, an ordinance to con- He noted that there is “some The commission also dis- The chairman will call the sider petitions for the creation great water in this area.” The cussed the adoption of a cash meeting to order at 7 p.m. From of Community Development proposed well system would proffer system to be modeled 7 to 7:15 p.m., the board will Authorities, and a fiscal year provide water without having after the system in place in conduct a public input session 2009 performance contract for to tap into the Kilmarnock James City County. The pro- on items not otherwise covered the Community Services Board. municipal supply. posed system would allow by the agenda. From 7:50 to 8:30 p.m., the “This is the kind of reassur- property owners more flex- From 7:15 to 7:25 p.m., the board will consider salaries and ance we want before recom- ibility in what they can proffer board will entertain presenta- invoices from August, a request mending something to the board to the county in conjunction tions including resolutions of to use school operating funds of supervisors,” said chairman with a proposed rezoning. A appreciation for Carrie Carter for food service bills, a return of David Jones. He asked that the draft will be presented to the of the wetlands board, Caroline 2003 savings from the Virginia specialists each provide the commission at the September Veney of the industrial devel- Public School Authority and commission with a letter reiter- meeting. opment authority, and Donald the final draft of an architectural McCann of the planning com- contract to design a new judicial mission. center. Funding is crucial for clinic From 7:25 to 7:40 p.m., the At 8:30 p.m., board members board will hear a report from the will report on issues of concern, Virginia Department of Trans- followed by the county adminis- operations and endowment portation. There are no sched- trator’s monthly report. KILMARNOCK—The raise the $500,000 match, and by uled public hearings. Adjournment is set for 9 p.m. Northern Neck Free Health mid-August was half way there. From 7:45 to 7:50 p.m., the All times are approximate. Clinic has reached the halfway The Endowment Challenge point in cash and pledges to is one leg of a Triple Crown in support a one-time, $500,000 fund raising this year. Fire department celebrates 60 years Endowment Challenge cam- The first is raising money for paign. annual operations. For 2008, the From left, Callao Volunteer Fire Department members An anonymous donor income goal is $1,067,975. The Andrew Wilkins (holding a friend’s Dalmatian) and has offered to match, up to $1 million-plus spent on medi- Chris Neale drive an antique fire truck down Northum- $500,000, what the clinic raises cal, dental and pharmaceuti- Inside berland Highway in Callao last Saturday during the fire for its long-term viability. Since cal operations this year is on department’s annual festival parade. The Annual Callao the best result would be $1 mil- track to provide $4.6 million or Firemen’s Festival marked the department’s 60th anni- lion to help secure the future, the more in care to some 1,600 low- versary. More photos appear on page B14 and at rre- clinic has Endowment Challenge income and uninsured residents cord.com. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) packages available, and a com- in Lancaster, Middlesex, Nor- mittee is calling on individuals thumberland, Richmond and and businesses to explain and Westmoreland counties. Since Record office will be closed for Labor Day clarify how the clinic operates, the clinic founding 15 years ago, why donations result in 4½ times nearly 6,000 patients have been The Rappahannock Record office will be closed Monday, their value in amount of services assisted. By the end of this year, September 1, for the Labor Day holiday. provided (mainly by way of 350 more than $30 million in care Since the display advertis ing deadline is normally at 5 p.m. on volunteers), and what the mil- will have been provided. that day, advertisers are urged to submit copy by Friday. The final lions in health care provided The second leg is the endow- advertising deadline for next week’s paper is 10 a.m. Tues day. annually means to those who ment, whose intention is to The deadline for classified advertisements and news items is cannot afford it and who would assure that figures like the above noon on Tuesday. News may be emailed to editor@RRecord. either clog the emergency room will continue in years to come. com and advertisements should be emailed to mail@RRecord. or go without. “Given the continuing high com. The clinic has until October to (continued on page A16) Back to school: B1 n Roots music: Headliners introduced for ‘Lively Day’ activities to begin Friday Roots Music Festival at Christ Church..................A8 LIVELY—The Upper Lan- baked goods, call 436-7453 by After the parade all fire The parade will honor the caster Volunteer Fire Depart- August 30. At 10 a.m. in the trucks will be open to spec- high school girls varsity bas- n ment (ULVFD) will hold its firehouse, babies take center tators to view and kids to ketball team and Sam Frere for Community hero: 31st annual Firemen’s Festival stage for the annual baby con- explore. Also new this year their achievements in placing Irvington man to be and Parade Saturday, August test. Call 436-7453 by August will be mini tractor pullers at 3 high in state championships honored by American 30. 30 to enter. All of these events p.m., and back this year, a bal- last year. To enter the parade, Red Cross River Counties The grand prize is a John are sponsored and conducted by loon toss. call Rick at 436-4040. Chapter at Community Hero Deere TS Gator. Only 2,000 the ULVFD Ladies Auxiliary. Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn The ride, game and display Dinner..........................A16 tickets were printed and have At 9 a.m., the Red Neck dogs, French fries, soft drinks area at the pavilion will be open been on sale over the summer Racing Association will start and alcohol will be available.

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